The True Cost of Lighting - Why You Should Switch to LED Bulbs
Several years ago, when compact fluorescent (CFL) lightbulbs came onto the market, I was really happy. I was even happier when their prices came down and their warmth and quality improved greatly, because they really do save a lot of money, energy and natural resources.
But then I became a mom.
Fluorescent light bulbs break sometimes, and when they do, they release mercury vapor into the air, and must be carefully removed and disposed of like toxic waste. You just can’t put CFLs or other fluorescent bulbs in the trash—ever. Yikes!
It only took breaking one of them—and having to rush my child out of a room till it could be ventilated of the most toxic poison known to humanity—to ban CFLs from all but the most remote areas of my house.
That’s why I am so excited about LED light bulbs. LED bulbs have many advantages over both incandescents and compact fluorescents:
But then I became a mom.
Fluorescent light bulbs break sometimes, and when they do, they release mercury vapor into the air, and must be carefully removed and disposed of like toxic waste. You just can’t put CFLs or other fluorescent bulbs in the trash—ever. Yikes!
It only took breaking one of them—and having to rush my child out of a room till it could be ventilated of the most toxic poison known to humanity—to ban CFLs from all but the most remote areas of my house.
That’s why I am so excited about LED light bulbs. LED bulbs have many advantages over both incandescents and compact fluorescents:
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I too like the LED bulbs, especially where I leave lights on for security (older folks do not do well entering dark rooms). The CLF bulbs scare me and I will not use them. We have had 2 explode with smoke. Thank goodness my son was nearby and scrambled down and unplugged them quickly. I fear what might have happened had we not been at home!
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