We are now being subjected to another push for us to install energy efficient light bulbs.
This last happened four-six years ago with special price offers from several directions.
I fell for this and during a period of several months I replaced my old faithfuls with these lightbulbs made of new technology.
After putting up with poor lighting for a year or two; from these energy efficient bulbs, supposed to be equivalent or better than my old faithfuls, I reverted to my originals. Thanks Mr Edison.
The modern substitutes are now stored in a cupboard.
Why? I'm not sure.
I do not want to use them again, but I'm concerned about the waste of money that was coerced from me, at least $50.
I have a 150 watt ‘round' light bulb in my garage, which still works since installation in 1965.
Pleased don't be conned by these offers of ‘energy efficient light bulbs'.
Barry Walker,
Mount Maunganui.
Posted: 10:38am Fri 11 Apr, 2014
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Not all bad....
Posted on 12-04-2014 10:40 | By groutby
Although I do agree with some of your points, I hope most will still consider the change to "energy saving" bulbs...they can very effective, however, in my opinion the correct lighting is important.100% of lighting in my home is a mixture of energy saving and LED technology. I have noticed that the adverts and "advice" in regard to such bulbs are relatively old (by modern standards) technology and indeed way overpriced. I did my own research and sourced my lighting from an overseas source, most of which is still not available in NZ, at least not for a "reasonable" cost.Do bear in mind that with this technology, the light produced is vastly different from "conventional" lighting and will not be acceptable immediately for all users, well worth adapting too though, sadly it has not led (pardon the pun) to a reduction in my power bill, but has kept rises dow
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