http://energy2020today.com/blog Do It Yourself & Save Money Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:56:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/10/07/the-disadvantages-of-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-and-the-latest-advances-in-lighting-2/comment-page-1/#comment-319 Free Energy Technology Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:56:45 +0000 http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/10/07/the-disadvantages-of-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-and-the-latest-advances-in-lighting-2/#comment-319 Thank you for this information! It's always nice to see a real, comprehensive review of a product. It really helps with making a purchasing decision. Thank you. Thank you for this information! It’s always nice to see a real, comprehensive review of a product. It really helps with making a purchasing decision. Thank you.

]]> http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/08/03/many-low-voltage-outdoor-lighting-choices-are-available-to-light-the-dark-areas-of-your-landscape/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Greg's Outdoor Lights Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:53:33 +0000 http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/08/03/many-low-voltage-outdoor-lighting-choices-are-available-to-light-the-dark-areas-of-your-landscape/#comment-151 I appreciated your outdoor lighting tips... thanks... hey, I was wondering...I've noticed Moonrays color-changing glass ball fixture online ... do you use them? Are they low voltage? Do they last long, b/c I have seen that some individuals are unhappy with it b/c they stop operating. Have any thoughts? I appreciated your outdoor lighting tips… thanks… hey, I was wondering…I’ve noticed Moonrays color-changing glass ball fixture online … do you use them? Are they low voltage? Do they last long, b/c I have seen that some individuals are unhappy with it b/c they stop operating. Have any thoughts?

]]> http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/04/04/the-drawbacks-of-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-and-coming-advances-in-lighting/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Arthur Corbin Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:01:14 +0000 http://energy2020today.com/blog/2010/04/04/the-drawbacks-of-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-and-coming-advances-in-lighting/#comment-61 Essay lacks information, facts, and analysis. This essay is your opinion based on limited knowledge. I have 25 years experience with lighting and do not have the time, space, or interest to educate you. I do suggest looking at the Rocky Mountain Institute, and the Ressenseler Polytechnic web site for useful information, links, and recommendations. CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) are available for low and high temperature use. Manufacturers provide this information in their literature and usually not on their retail package. CFLs are temperature sensitive. CFLs work best when allowed to operate longer for 15 minutes. The amount of mercury is small, think of a drop sitting on the head of a pin. LED production and coal fired power plants produce vastly (yes, vastly) more mercury and other toxins than CFLs. CFLs are what is available today when energy savings and long life are desired. CFLs are not good in reflector lamps, LEDs and halogen PAR lamps are today's best choices for residential uses. Look for the phase out of common incandescent bulbs beginning in 2012 and for new fixture designs based on the smaller sizes of the newer light sources. Essay lacks information, facts, and analysis. This essay is your opinion based on limited knowledge.
I have 25 years experience with lighting and do not have the time, space, or interest to educate you.
I do suggest looking at the Rocky Mountain Institute, and the Ressenseler Polytechnic web site for useful information, links, and recommendations.
CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) are available for low and high temperature use. Manufacturers provide this information in their literature and usually not on their retail package. CFLs are temperature sensitive. CFLs work best when allowed to operate longer for 15 minutes. The amount of mercury is small, think of a drop sitting on the head of a pin. LED production and coal fired power plants produce vastly (yes, vastly) more mercury and other toxins than CFLs.
CFLs are what is available today when energy savings and long life are desired. CFLs are not good in reflector lamps, LEDs and halogen PAR lamps are today’s best choices for residential uses.
Look for the phase out of common incandescent bulbs beginning in 2012 and for new fixture designs based on the smaller sizes of the newer light sources.

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