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mahatmakanejeeves (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:51 PM Original message |
Upton flips a switch on CFL bulbs |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. You'll get my tungsten wire when you pry it from my dead, scorched hand! |
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mahatmakanejeeves (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. The so-called Ideal Gas "Law" is just a theory. |
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notesdev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. It's not a triviality |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:07 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. BS. Less mercury is released from CFL than incandescents even if you INTENTIONALLY break CFL bulbs. |
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notesdev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:29 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. That's really stretching it |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:40 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Hazmat cleanup for a busted CFL? LOL. What a load. |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 06:01 PM Response to Reply #14 |
26. You just have to leave the room for 15 minutes and shut off any central HVAC systems. nt |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. THANK YOU!!!! |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:56 PM Response to Reply #7 |
29. Great post...nt |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
18. You understand that those long fluorescent lights that exist everywhere also have mercury in them? |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:39 PM Response to Reply #4 |
40. Who controls the supply of tungsten? What other uses |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
3. Personally, I hope that this goes through |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 03:59 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. the mercury emissions from burning coal are far higher than for CFL's |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Actually in the immediate area, no |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:14 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. oh yeah? how often can you safely eat fish? |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. I'm not talking the larger environment, something you seem to be missing |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:31 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. i don't have a yard...want to call me wasteful? |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:35 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. No, what I want you to do is realize that a lot of folks are doing what they can to help |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:49 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Name names. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:51 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. They make shatterproof CFL and the idea that the law mandates a CFL is a misnomer. |
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mahatmakanejeeves (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:06 AM Response to Reply #16 |
30. "You have no right to any product. The good of the many over selfish desires and all that." |
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ehrnst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 02:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
41. Yes - much more mercury is prevented from getting into the air than is include in the making of CFLs |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
9. Translation; We got a call from GE that they are not happy with how long they last |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 04:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
17. Not only that the the "mandate" simply mandates min efficiency. |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
20. CFL's are a scam. LED's are the near future. nt |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:45 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. In what way are they a scam? A scam by whom? |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:57 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Bad light, lifespan exaggerations, etc. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 07:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but we've had very good luck with all of our many CFLs. |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 08:36 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. I've tried multiple brands, multiple wattages, and multiple color temps. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:11 AM Response to Reply #28 |
33. So you're blaming CFLs for flaky wiring in your house? |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Sorry that I live in an old house. Maybe I should buy a new McMansion. nt |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:30 PM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Checking the wiring is a lot cheaper. |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:36 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. The houses wiring is fine. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:09 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. If you're going to complain about bad light. |
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Ginto (439 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:27 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Look fine on the Christmas tree. :) nt |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. Fred is doing whatever he takes to get the energy and commerce committee chair |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:53 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. And it apparently worked |
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pgodbold (953 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-07-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
25. Throw in a return to vinyl and I'm yours forever. nt |
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mahatmakanejeeves (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:07 AM Response to Reply #25 |
31. I never left. |
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CBGLuthier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
34. Wow, some folks are really, really fucking stupid. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-08-10 01:32 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. If we all had horses instead of cars. |
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