Mr Skeptic Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I think that a ban is a stupid idea. A 100% or even 500% tax on them would be a better solution. Anyone who wants one can buy one, and their cost would be comparable to that of a compact fluorescent. Most stores would probably quit selling them too. Much less crude, and more profitable, than a ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 You'll soon be able to buy LED light bulbs - which are instant and produce light but very little heat (so are very efficient). i already have some. they look very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big314mp Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 As in 60W-incandescent-replacement types? Where exactly were you able to find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 B&Q(a hardware store for those outside the UK) no idea what the equivalent wattage is but they're pretty bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big314mp Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I spend quite a bit traipsing around Home Depot and Lowes (hardware stores here in the US) and I have yet to see any. If you have them in the UK, it shouldn't be too long before we get them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npts2020 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Sam's Club had pallettes full of them yesterday, didn't really notice the price tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoiA Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Interesting problem came up this weekend. My garage door openers are designed such that I can't use those new flourescents I like. The base of them is a bit large to fit right, so I had to buy incandescents. I just wanted to say I'm sorry that I helped to contribute to the death of the planet in this way, but I did punish myself by denying myself ANY porn this weekend. That'll teach me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNow Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Another option would have been to make a change to the light socket in the opener, opening it up in such a way as to allow for the different bulbs. At least had you done that, you could have done your part to help the Earth AND kept your porn, as well as felt more "accomplished' about your little engineering project on the house. Instead, you just gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangloss Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 You've destroyed us all, ParanoiA. We're deeply ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bascule Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Interesting problem came up this weekend. My garage door openers are designed such that I can't use those new flourescents I like. The base of them is a bit large to fit right, so I had to buy incandescents. You might try LED bulbs. Their bases are still a bit bulgy, but tend to be less so than their CFL counterparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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