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prole_for_peace

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4. They may be pricier individually but they last so much longer that they are

Reply to wtmusic (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 03:00 PM

Jul 2013

probably cheaper that incandescent in the long run.

I only use CFLs in my house and I only replace a bulb about twice a year. And I have a lot of bulbs in my house. My bathroom alone has 6 or 7 double bulb fixtures.

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Light Bulb Wars Roar Back Into House Of Representatives [View all] wtmusic Jul 2013 OP

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Try advancing that idea on DU wtmusic Jul 2013 #2

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They may be pricier individually but they last so much longer that they are prole_for_peace Jul 2013 #4

I'll say. HooptieWagon Jul 2013 #8

Remembered I do have an incandescent in my closet prole_for_peace Jul 2013 #10

I have to admit I have not been lucky with CFLs ........ oldhippie Jul 2013 #14

Because who cares about the environment, or even saving money . . . hatrack Jul 2013 #13