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OT# Hey Scott in Florida
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OT# Hey Scott in Florida -
04-20-2007
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What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. |
I think it is fine that Congress set the standards, but let industry
determine the best technology to meet the standards. There should also be
exceptions for applications where other technologies don't work, like
microwave ovens.
In addition, one of the incandescent light bulb makers is working on a bulb
that is many times more efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs, and
at least as efficient as regular light bulbs. I forget which company, but it
might be GE.
So, if Congress writes the regulations, they need to be careful in increase
innovation, not stifle it.
BTW, I think CA's legislature is working on a similar law.
Jeff
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"mark_digital©" <XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote in message news:WsadndUY34TtnrTbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com... What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. Definitely. I think it is fine that Congress set the standards, but let industry determine the best technology to meet the standards. There should also be exceptions for applications where other technologies don't work, like microwave ovens. In addition, one of the incandescent light bulb makers is working on a bulb that is many times more efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs, and at least as efficient as regular light bulbs. I forget which company, but it might be GE. So, if Congress writes the regulations, they need to be careful in increase innovation, not stifle it. BTW, I think CA's legislature is working on a similar law. Jeff |
when I told him my florescent tubes were failing prematurely. He said the
tubes must be kept on. (Left, instead of kept, if you like)
I use toggle wall dimmers in certain rooms and it took much effort to
educate the rest of the family as to the hazards of substituting
fluorescents I had in stock for the burned out incandescent. Will they
remember? I'm not about to spring for the even more expensive fluorescents
that can handle variable power.
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On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:22:17 -0400, mark_digital© wrote: "Jeff" <news (AT) googlemail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:F18Wh.20$YI1.15 (AT) trndny04 (DOT) .. "mark_digital©" <XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote in message news:WsadndUY34TtnrTbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com... What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. Definitely. I think it is fine that Congress set the standards, but let industry determine the best technology to meet the standards. There should also be exceptions for applications where other technologies don't work, like microwave ovens. In addition, one of the incandescent light bulb makers is working on a bulb that is many times more efficient than regular incandescent light bulbs, and at least as efficient as regular light bulbs. I forget which company, but it might be GE. So, if Congress writes the regulations, they need to be careful in increase innovation, not stifle it. BTW, I think CA's legislature is working on a similar law. Jeff I would like to point out something I learned recently from my electrician when I told him my florescent tubes were failing prematurely. He said the tubes must be kept on. (Left, instead of kept, if you like) I use toggle wall dimmers in certain rooms and it took much effort to educate the rest of the family as to the hazards of substituting fluorescents I had in stock for the burned out incandescent. Will they remember? I'm not about to spring for the even more expensive fluorescents that can handle variable power. IIRC, Flourescent bulbs contain MUCH higher amounts of mercury than incandescents. Hope they take this into account when it comes time to dispose of the bulbs... |
Cathy
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In article <WsadndUY34TtnrTbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com>, "mark_digital©" <XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote: What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. This is part of the global warming panic, set up by none other than algore and his cheap flick. Look for more cockamamie ideas being floated. Why hell, just this week I read they're proposing to put catalitic converters on lawnmowers. It will first start in California and the rest will follow. It is amazing how easy people are led. -- |
Can you think of at least one valid and proven reason to reduce emissions,
assuming global warming was not an issue?
Just one. It's easy.
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"dbu.," <question*mark (AT) einp (DOT) com> wrote in message news:question*mark-B756BF.16160320042007 (AT) comcast (DOT) dca.giganews.com... In article <WsadndUY34TtnrTbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com>, "mark_digital©" <XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote: What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. This is part of the global warming panic, set up by none other than algore and his cheap flick. Look for more cockamamie ideas being floated. Why hell, just this week I read they're proposing to put catalitic converters on lawnmowers. It will first start in California and the rest will follow. It is amazing how easy people are led. -- Can you think of at least one valid and proven reason to reduce emissions, assuming global warming was not an issue? Just one. It's easy. |
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In article <_9aWh.7141$ya1.1995 (AT) news02 (DOT) roc.ny>, "JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote: "dbu.," <question*mark (AT) einp (DOT) com> wrote in message news:question*mark-B756BF.16160320042007 (AT) comcast (DOT) dca.giganews.com... In article <WsadndUY34TtnrTbnZ2dnUVZ_j6dnZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com>, "mark_digital©" <XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote: What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. This is part of the global warming panic, set up by none other than algore and his cheap flick. Look for more cockamamie ideas being floated. Why hell, just this week I read they're proposing to put catalitic converters on lawnmowers. It will first start in California and the rest will follow. It is amazing how easy people are led. -- Can you think of at least one valid and proven reason to reduce emissions, assuming global warming was not an issue? Just one. It's easy. Why should I answer one of your questions when you refuse to answer mine. Take a hike. |
the one you're talking about.
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What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. |
Just wait till the land fills start ruining our ground water with this
crap.
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Scott in Florida
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In article <rbqi2316hfna9rdtup35kn9brqofg04vq7 (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, Scott in Florida <askifyouwant (AT) mindspring (DOT) net> wrote: On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:16:03 -0400, "mark_digital©" XXX-976 (AT) commacast (DOT) com> wrote: What do you think of this attempt in Congress to ban incandescent light bulbs? I think it's a shame those who are pushing for it haven't done their homework. Will we have to apply for an exemption 30-60 days before Christmas? Will we have to forego a light bulb in the microwave oven? I think we're being LED down the wrong path I tell ya. Those terrible bulbs contain MERCURY. Just wait till the land fills start ruining our ground water with this crap. There will be a hefty user fee, then watch all the greenies complain. LOL. |
complain when I see something adopted which hasn't been well thought out.
Cathy
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but I do complain when I see something adopted which hasn't been well thought out. |
to see the solar impact on global warming...
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