Comments on: Install a CFL Today – Change it On Earth Day 2015

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:11:27 +0000

A high quality CFL should not be susceptible to motion. We’ve had ours in ceiling fans for over 5 years.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:10:19 +0000

Well the good news is that CFLs will be on their way out very soon. In the next few months there are deliciously gorgeous LEDs hitting the market. They are still pricey at $40 for 60watt equivalent, but the cost is dropping fast. In the meantime, make sure you are purchasing high-quality CFL bulbs. Read my article “Nutrition Facts for Lightbulbs”: http://www.oldhouseweb.com/blog/how-to-find-energy-efficient-bulbs-that-dont-suck-nutrition-facts-for-light-bulbs/

By: anonymom

anonymom — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:32:00 +0000

I am not seeing extended wear on our CFLs. Are some fixtures not suited for CFLs? I have read that some are not supposed to be enclosed, some are not supposed to be up (or is it down?), you can’t use them in fixtures with the lighted LED switches (because there’s a constant current draw but not enough to power the bulb), etc. etc. We still use them, but I’m disappointed that they aren’t lasting as long as the promotional propaganda claims!

By: David Elliot

David Elliot — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:24:47 +0000

Are CFLs sensitive to motion? I have replaced all of the bulbs in my house except those in ceiling fans as I’m concerned the vibration created when running the fan will shorten the life of a CFL.

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