BBeM: Close, But No Cigar Item

Close, But No Cigar

Incandescent light bulbs
are rapidly being replaced by LED and compact fluorescent bulbs

There are 7 comments for this item.

Posted by Duff at 3:51 pm (PST) on Tue January 26, 2010
Speaking of light bulbs, I've got a little conspiracy theory. I own some sconce-type light fixtures that take an oddly-shaped "CEN25" bulb (as seen here). While pink bulbs may still be available, I've been unable to locate white ones, which I'd prefer. I've tried other, smaller, bulbs, but they don't allow the fixtures' shades to fit properly. I've encountered this sort of situation with more than one fixture over the years. I suspect that the bulb manufacturers approach fixture makers, saying, "Please design a fixture that uses only these bulbs we're about to discontinue. It'll allow us to get rid of excess inventory, and will force your customers to buy new fixtures in a couple of years, when they can no longer get replacement bulbs. It's a win-win!" What do you think?
Posted by copyman at 10:10 am (PST) on Tue November 22, 2011
I think it's retrogressive for the government to force us to use fluorescent light bulbs with toxic ingredients. However... the last American incandescent light bulb manufacturer has closed. Once the government decides that they've begun to reintroduce mercury into the groundwater, we'll have to buy the "inkies" from the Chinese. Now THERE's a conspiracy theory for you.
Posted by Balonna at 2:11 pm (PST) on Sat December 10, 2011
I am hoarding 100 watt bulbs.
Posted by copyman at 2:45 pm (PST) on Tue December 13, 2011
I've got stacks >/= 40W. "Barry, don't take my tungsten light away!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLsDxvAErTU
Posted by Rivvy at 12:27 pm (PST) on Fri December 23, 2011
I like mini lights, can't stand big glare with my glaucoma...LED's don't put out heat, but I like the minis, because they help keep my house warm.
Posted by GlenEllyn at 6:23 pm (PDT) on Fri August 31, 2012
People complain about the mercury content in the new compact fluorescent bulbs but they forget that all those fluorescent tubes we've had around for years also contain mercury. Granted, most people don't have the tubes in their homes, although there are plenty who have them in their garage or workshop. We owned a home that had recessed fluorescent lights in the kitchen. We never thought anything about it and they lasted so long that we never had to replace them in the 5 years we lived there. I'm glad we didn't because I'm sure we weren't aware back then that they shouldn't go in the regular trash.
Posted by copyman at 5:05 pm (PDT) on Sat September 1, 2012
That, too, is part of the problem. It's so much easier to toss coily bulbs in the trash. The long tubes beg for recycling. Better we should increase our power supply. Europe -- good, Green, Europe -- is dependent upon, nay, enjoys nuclear power... up to 60% in France, 70% in The Netherlands. Where's OUR nuclear advantage?

Registered users can log in to post comments or submit items for the galleries.

Most people find us by word of mouse. Please share our URL,
http://www.bbemuseum.com/museum/ with your friends!
This site is brought to you using 100% recycled electrons.

Total trivia questions served: 1,120,615