I just spent a fortune replacing all my bulbs with 11w energy bulbs, and then I find that my favourite lamp has a 300w halogen bulb! Should I chuck it in the bin? And if I do, is this an ecologiaclly acceptable solution???
2007-02-25 04:54:54 · 9 answers · asked by amdby 2 in Environment
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2007-02-25 05:05:28 · update #1
Yes, it does use that much electricity.
These bulbs don't usually have particular long lives, so waiting for it to burn out before you toss it would be fine. If it lasts 100 more hours, that'll run you about $3 in electricity. That'll give you time to come up with a new lighting solution.
When you throw it out, it's not particularly bad for the environment. It's mostly glass, aluminum, and a bit of copper and tungsten. Nothing notably toxic.
The new bulbs, however, all contain mercury. I hope rules are made to prevent them from going in the trash. Just like you return a lead-acid battery before you buy a new one, maybe the big stores will have a bin to put them in when they quit working.
2007-02-25 05:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm afraid your favourite lamp really is using as much electricity as 3 * 100W ordinary bulbs. Halogen bulbs are lovely and bright, but use a great deal of power.
Should you throw it in the bin? That's purely a personal decision...
In your position, I'd wait until I found a replacement I could live with.
Incidentally, I've replaced all my room lights with 5ft. fluorescent energy-efficient tubes. I've now got FAR more light than I've ever had before, but only using 40W per room now. Saved me a fortune in electricity bills, plus is ecologically friendly.
2007-02-25 05:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by TK_M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
300w is 300w no matter how it is made up (e.g. 6 x 50w, 2x 150w).
if you have replaced all other bulbs for energy efficient ones, could you limit your use of your favourite lamp and use for a shorter time? that way you are being energy conscious.
Chucking away the whole lamp is not ecologial - it does not come under the 'reduce/re-use/recycle' heading. (unless you strip it down and put each different component into the correct recycle bin)
You can always try and find a 75W or 100W or 150W bulb for your favourite lamp - these are available in the long thin filament variety.
hope this helps !
2007-02-25 05:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
300w Halogen Bulb
2016-10-22 11:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The energy bulbs will save you a tidy sum.
And I assume the lamp is something like a reading lamp, i.e. not on all night. If that is the case then you won't be doing a rake of damage.
I bought a chrome standard lamp recently which has a dimmer switch for the main uplight, with a smaller lamp lower down which can be angled for reading and used independently. All for £25. (Wilkos)
2007-02-25 13:34:17 · answer #5 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
300w is 300w, whatever bulb is using it. I would use it until it has reached the end of it's life, and then use an energy efficient one as its replacement. Most of the bulbs in my house (95%) are energy efficient bulbs, but I still have one or two of the less efficient sort left, when they go they will be replaced with energy efficient ones. I am very pro environment, and always look for the most enviro friendly options.
2007-02-25 05:11:25 · answer #6 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really, remember it does matter how you set up the bulbs.
If in parallel then you may experience some difference but if in a series then yes.
2007-02-25 05:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by Gurpz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you asked 3 questions. 1. yes 2. yes 3. yes
2007-02-25 04:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by popye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Best to get a new fitting which will take a big energy saver.
2007-02-25 04:58:16 · answer #9 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋