What do you think about the END of the Light Bulb?

Question

By 2012 it was passed by congress to end the use of our everyday Lightbulb. Will be switching to the CFL bulb. I actually think that this is a good idea to conserve Energy. However you'll notice that when you turn them on it's takes about 10-15sec. for the bulb to gain full lighting power. This kind of stinks when you have this light in the restroom. I tried it, and then switched back. Hopefully by 2012 the CFL will light up to full capacity faster. Other than that I use CFL's pretty much everywhere else.
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Answer 1

I don't for one minute think that the incandescent light bulb will go out of production in 2012. Eventually it'll get phased out, but the law will be stayed unless technology overcomes the very obstacle you mentioned in your additional information.

I'm for it in theory, but in the pantry, the entryway, and the bathroom, I like the instant-on characteristic of the incandescent bulb, and I'm willing to burn a few more watts each year for that convenience.

Answer 2

I haven't read the text of the legislation, but there are many applications where a CFL will never be preferable to an incandescent. Examples include harsh environments (like your oven or extreme cold) and intermittent use.

Answer 3

This is an example of when government interferes too much with the free market, I think. I love using the compact flourescents in many cases... but, like your example, there are still places the incandescent is better suited -- I use 40 watt incandescents in my closets. And I have had bad luck with the CFMs working reliably outside when it's cold.

I would think it would work better if they had given insentives to people, or the manufacturers, to use the CFMs when advantageous.

Answer 4

We will have to get another picture for the 'idea'.

I think it is a waste of time as congress wasted more energy and money debating and voting on this issue than it will save...

They also passed that the Top Load Washing Machine will be phased out.

Answer 5

There are now INSTANT ON ones that have virtually NO delay to them and come to full power much more quickly, except in very cold conditions (our garage one has that problem). But improvements are being made constantly, and these are a great electricity saver. We converted our house over 4 years ago and have seen a marked decline in our bill as a result.

Answer 6

Im actually stopping by walmart after work to pick up as many as I can afford. They will not take my bulbs from me. They can take the last bulb from my cold dead hand. War of the bulb is what they want and that is what they will get.

Answer 7

It's half of a good idea.

I have seen nothing in the bill which addresses disposal of the new bulbs. They contain Mercury and can not be thrown out with the trash.

Answer 8

yeah i've got heard one in all them even though it is mean & i will probable get a brilliant number of thumbs down yet i will say it in any case ... what number mexicans does it take to screw in a delicate bulb? -would not count, none of them can attain the gentle bulb in any case

Answer 9

just lower the price then we are good...LED should take over CFL, but that is in the WAAAAYYY future...

for automotive uses, halogen should be banished and all cars should come with high intesity discharge headlights...

Answer 10

there is something you call filament inside the buld its look like a little sping lay on 2 iron sticks one + - when curent come in he make contact ,if the filament is broken the went out.