Topic: Anybody else hoarding light bulbs?

[toytuff]

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 

Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 

Screw them and the electric company. 

I feel better now.

tt

[Bob Wessner]

I guess I 'm at the other end of the spectrum. Started replacing some "on a lot " bulbs with CFL's several years ago. As they die/dim with age, moving to LED 's. The costs are down considerably and the light output has improved greatly. My way of sticking it ot DTE. 

P.S. I have hoarded bulbs for my enlarger though.

[LesterPiglet]

I've been using CFL's since 2000 or something, in everything. I haven't needed to buy any since.

[HondaLover77]

my main problem with the cfl's is the fact that they have health hazards... I deal with Migraine's often and they can cause them to come on.... That is my only issue with them.. and the fact that they are harder to dispose of as well then a regular light bulb. so we bought about 2 or 3 packages the other day, but I did however find a website that is approved that is called the newcandescent but the website has problems when you make an order to check out it keeps telling you that you have nothing in your cart so hopefully they will start carrying them in the stores.

[jamesb]

LEDs are the wave of the future.  We've been switching them out at work for the last year now. The same with T12 fluorescent lights are getting replaced with T8's and T5's. The T12's have been on there way out for several years now.

[DustyRags]

I HATE CFLs with a burning passion. Utterly despise them.

But yesterday I put an LED flood light in my shop light. Woah. Less than 6 watts usage, and floods the shop with a brilliant, warm, bright white light. No flickering. No slow on. No humming. No heat. Just... light. It's awesome.

[simon#42]

i was slow to change to led's but they are much better and they cost next to nothing to run .

[faux fiddy]

i was slow to change to led's but they are much better and they cost next to nothing to run .

If I had the cash I'd b planning on having incandescent bulbs for the easy bake oven for the nest 40 years. As it is I think I will buy foirever stamps, ot is it too late for that too?

[Stev-o]

I only hoard Hondas.  Don't want to waste shelf space for light bulbs.

BTW - I love the LED under cabinet lights I installed in my kitchen.

[BeSeeingYou]

Like Steve-o I don't have the space for light bulbs with all my shelf space being taken up by my stash of DDT, lead additives for my paint and gas, and my huge stash of old cell phones.

[ofreen]

I bought a stash of 100W bulbs last year as they make very efficient heaters for the pumphouse.  I dislike the CFLs due to their slowness in getting to full brightness, especially when cold.  Plus, their life doesn't seem to be any better than incandescents, despite the claims.  But I notice incandescents don't last as long as they used to, either.  I've bought some LEDs at Costco a couple of weeks ago.  I'm not sure I like the quality of the light, but maybe I'll get used to it.  I do know I haven't liked the LED worklights I've had. My eyesight is still pretty decent, but I feel like I'm going blind when under a car with a LED work light.

The package the new LED bulbs are in says they are good for 22.8 years, not 22.7 or 22.9, but 22.8.  I'll get back to everybody on that.

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 
Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 
Screw them and the electric company. 

I wonder if anyone can show me where in the Constitution it gives the federal government the authority to tell us what kind of light bulbs we can buy.

As for the power companies, as power consumption drops, they will just want to raise rates to cover the "lost" revenue. 

[Markcb750]

I believe the commence clause which requires the federal government "To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes."

Its been debated in the courts for years. 

The new bulbs are better for the regulation, just like you car is.

***I should have added if you can set up an incandescent light factory and if you sell them only in your state...you could probably keep them stinking feds off your back.   My guess is you could get some dimwitted state legislator to submit legislation so the state will give you a nice tax break for the jobs you think you are going to create! 

[BeSeeingYou]

I bought a stash of 100W bulbs last year as they make very efficient heaters for the pumphouse.  I dislike the CFLs due to their slowness in getting to full brightness, especially when cold.  Plus, their life doesn't seem to be any better than incandescents, despite the claims.  But I notice incandescents don't last as long as they used to, either.  I've bought some LEDs at Costco a couple of weeks ago.  I'm not sure I like the quality of the light, but maybe I'll get used to it.  I do know I haven't liked the LED worklights I've had. My eyesight is still pretty decent, but I feel like I'm going blind when under a car with a LED work light.

The package the new LED bulbs are in says they are good for 22.8 years, not 22.7 or 22.9, but 22.8.  I'll get back to everybody on that.

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 
Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 
Screw them and the electric company. 

I wonder if anyone can show me where in the Constitution it gives the federal government the authority to tell us what kind of light bulbs we can buy.

As for the power companies, as power consumption drops, they will just want to raise rates to cover the "lost" revenue. 

While light bulbs were not invented yet they did use candles at that time and there is a little known clause  written the backside of the Constitution that regulates the size and number of candles you can have in your candelabra.

As far as the power companies are concerned I think they are part of the driving force behind this.  As consumption drops or at least the increase slows they have to build less coal fired or nuclear power plants. Anyone know how difficult it is to get the permits, overcome local NIMBY opposition,  and meet regulations to build a power plant.  Now if you want to volunteer to have one built near your home.......use all the power you like.

With conversion to more efficient lighting it is estimated that consumers will save 6 billion dollars in energy cost in 2015.  Maybe about $50 per household so not that much on an individual basis but it's not about you or I it's about what is best for the country as a whole.

[vames]

I really don't get the fascination with incandescent bulbs and the notion that regulation is somehow "trampling on our rights."

Incandescents are essentially electric heaters that have the side effect of producing light. They're so incredibly inefficient and we should be really glad that we're in the middle of a change toward new technologies for making light in our homes. CFLs have come a long way and LEDs are truly amazing, if still slightly expensive. The fact that you can now light a room with 5-10 watts versus 100-150 watts is true progress.

Gov policy can do a lot to help speed up the adoption. More people will now try LEDs which will get more manufacturers into the game and increase competition and drop the cost of the equipment very quickly.

Or you can fill your bunkers with NOS incandescents and feel like you're defending your freedom. A tin foil hat might be useful in protecting your head from the heat. 

[HondaLover77]

I really don't get the fascination with incandescent bulbs and the notion that regulation is somehow "trampling on our rights."

Incandescents are essentially electric heaters that have the side effect of producing light. They're so incredibly inefficient and we should be really glad that we're in the middle of a change toward new technologies for making light in our homes. CFLs have come a long way and LEDs are truly amazing, if still slightly expensive. The fact that you can now light a room with 5-10 watts versus 100-150 watts is true progress.

Gov policy can do a lot to help speed up the adoption. More people will now try LEDs which will get more manufacturers into the game and increase competition and drop the cost of the equipment very quickly.

Or you can fill your bunkers with NOS incandescents and feel like you're defending your freedom. A tin foil hat might be useful in protecting your head from the heat.

For me it's not so much "for protecting freedom's" as you say but the health hazard that they carry.. I suffer from migraines and the cfl's are the worst trigger's of my migraines and my daughter's as well.. not to mention it hurts people with Lupus and the led's are bad once the coating over it starts to break lose for them... it's like they are in direct sunlight.. and for people with Lupus that's not  good thing.. you can say then buy the other bulb but what if they have migraines then it's double jeopardy for them.. They would suffer all the way around. Don't you see the point.. And if the bulbs last so long then our power rates are going to go up to off set the saving to each house hold so in actuality we are not saving a dime we pay more for the bulbs , more the lights and if you have any medical problems that these lights may trigger then there you go, you pay more for the meds to help of set pain or side effects from having to put those lights in your house. Hoping that guy can get that site fixed soon... At least there is an alternative to the original light bulb.. via my post above..

[BeSeeingYou]

It has been mentioned twice here about how with lower demand the power companies will raise rates.....it doesn't work that way. When consumer demand for energy is low, you will see the lowest energy prices. Seasonally, this falls during the spring and fall months when temperatures are mild. During summer and winter, energy use increases due to heating and cooling needs, causing higher electricity rates.  It's the basic rule of supply and demand. 

Like I said before power companies are a big part of the push for efficiency.  At times we get rebates from the power company when we buy more efficient appliances, air conditioners, furnaces, etc.  Efficiency is in their best interests too so they don't have to build more power plants with the huge expense and other issues previously mentioned.

 Lighting typically is about 15% of your energy bill.

[LesterPiglet]

For the power companies to produce more power it costs them more money so that gets passed on to the consumer.

[Retro Rocket]

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 

Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 

Screw them and the electric company. 

I feel better now.

tt

Why would you do that, now don't get upset mate but,  we are now using LED's, 15 year service life with a saving of a couple of dollars a year {depending on your power usage of course} off the power bills over old fashioned bulbs, if your still using old school bulbs then your losing out considerably....   We haven't used old school bulbs for years and its actually very hard to find any where i live, they are just about obsolete...

[toytuff]

Truth be told the other half has very poor vision and at night it's worse. Can't drive after dark or into the Sun whether it's rising or setting.

Also, I like old bulbs. 

tt

[BeSeeingYou]

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 

Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 

Screw them and the electric company. 

I feel better now.

tt

Why would you do that, now don't get upset mate but,  we are now using LED's, 15 year service life with a saving of a couple of dollars a year {depending on your power usage of course} off the power bills over old fashioned bulbs, if your still using old school bulbs then your losing out considerably....   We haven't used old school bulbs for years and its actually very hard to find any where i live, they are just about obsolete...

Why, as the "Most Advanced Country on Earth" are we always struggling to catch up?

[Retro Rocket]

I did! The isle was pretty packed too! Bought the big 3 way's and every 60 watt they had. Should be dead before I have to deal with it again. 

Ahhh..the wisdom of the Government. 

Screw them and the electric company. 

I feel better now.

tt

Why would you do that, now don't get upset mate but,  we are now using LED's, 15 year service life with a saving of a couple of dollars a year {depending on your power usage of course} off the power bills over old fashioned bulbs, if your still using old school bulbs then your losing out considerably....   We haven't used old school bulbs for years and its actually very hard to find any where i live, they are just about obsolete...

Why, as the "Most Advanced Country on Earth" are we always struggling to catch up?

Not meaning to sound facetious but when the mentality is that "you are the best at everything" and indeed your not, the majority just believe what they are fed and don't bother to look anywhere else....sad but true.... I have quite a few friends now that don't have power bills due to solar systems on their roofs, some are even making money from the scheme, solar panels and solar hot water systems everywhere here now....

[333]

Screw them and the electric company. 

Yeah, you'll show them by paying them more.

[simon#42]

yes mick even with England's crap weather our hot water system provides free hot water all summer and warm water all winter [ which just needs a bit of help to get it to a decent temp ]

oh and i wouldn't take srust58's comment too seriously , i recon he's taking the pizz again !

[Retro Rocket]

yes mick even with England's crap weather our hot water system provides free hot water all summer and warm water all winter [ which just needs a bit of help to get it to a decent temp ]

oh and i wouldn't take srust58's comment too seriously , i recon he's taking the pizz again !

Yes i worked that bit out Simon...

[BeSeeingYou]

yes mick even with England's crap weather our hot water system provides free hot water all summer and warm water all winter [ which just needs a bit of help to get it to a decent temp ]

oh and i wouldn't take srust58's comment too seriously , i recon he's taking the pizz again !

Now if you guys could get the water pressure thing figured out that would be great...I got tired of those trickling showers over in there in the UK.  At least we have great water pressure here.