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Old 11-14-2014, 07:34 PM
 
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Now that Republicans will control both houses, will they try to repeal the ban on certain incandescent bulbs? A moot point, perhaps, since Pres. Bush signed it into law seven years ago. And light bulb makers had already planned to discontinue them, aren't likely to produce them again. Even the Compact Fluorescents, which took their place, will be obsolete in a few years. Congress might try to legalize the old bulbs, but can't compel anyone to make them.
Nonetheless, I expect someone to introduce such a bill, in the name of freedom.

 
Old 11-14-2014, 07:52 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I doubt it, seems like a waste of time trying to go back to obsolete technology.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 07:53 PM
 
Location: The Woods
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I wouldn't say they're obsolete. Fluorescent lights are bad for our eyes.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 07:56 PM
 
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ummmm, LED's are where it's at. I changed over last year and saw about a 20% reduction in my electric bill each month. That crap adds up.
You can get them in varying wavelengths now pretty elcheapo at Home Depot.

Fluorescent is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yesterday.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 07:57 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I wouldn't say they're obsolete. Fluorescent lights are bad for our eyes.
Fluorescent lights are pretty obsolete as well.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 08:00 PM
 
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I think we can decide for ourselves.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 08:41 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I think we can decide for ourselves.
Totally, we should bring back leaded gasoline because we can decide for ourselves.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 08:54 PM
 
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ummmm, LED's are where it's at. I changed over last year and saw about a 20% reduction in my electric bill each month. That crap adds up.
You can get them in varying wavelengths now pretty elcheapo at Home Depot.

Fluorescent is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yesterday.
Yep, our bill went down too with LED'S. Why would anyone want to pay more with the old bulbs.
 
Old 11-14-2014, 08:54 PM
 
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Totally, we should bring back leaded gasoline because we can decide for ourselves.
Not sure what leaded fuel has to do with light bulbs?
 
Old 11-14-2014, 08:57 PM
 
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Not sure what leaded fuel has to do with light bulbs?
Leaded fuel and incandescent light bulbs are both obsolete and no longer manufactured.
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