tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765162.post685275060238314140..comments2023-07-29T07:49:22.156-04:00Comments on lauren's home: EB necklaces and my husband goes greenLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06326031737688016062noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765162.post-48796708982701767092009-04-04T22:06:00.000-04:002009-04-04T22:06:00.000-04:00Wow, some interesting products I'd never heard abo...Wow, some interesting products I'd never heard about. I hear you on the electricity bill being higher this year than the last... it's been brutal. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to pick up one of those energy meter thingys. We switched to efficient lightbulbs little by little, and then did the rest all at once this winter, but our bill has been higher anyway. It's discouraging, sometimes!Stellan Braceletshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238859163470575588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765162.post-15188825821966061492009-03-24T12:00:00.000-04:002009-03-24T12:00:00.000-04:00Sometimes this depends on the color temperature of...Sometimes this depends on the color temperature of the lights. Federal law has begun requiring all CFLs to state the color temperature clearly on the outside of the box to help consumers better understand what they are buying. <BR/><BR/>There are 3 main types. The one that most closely replicates the yellowish light your used to from incandescent bulbs is the 2600K range which is commonly branded as "Soft White". I recommend them most. The next step up offers a brighter bulb with a whiter tone. These are 3000K-3500K, not sure their branded name. The final type is the most bright measuring 6000K and commonly called "Daylight". <BR/><BR/>Sticking with the 2600K or "Soft White" will probably give you the result you are looking for without causing headaches hopefully. Also I have noticed that these CFLs are brighter than incandescent bulbs meaning if you are replacing a 75 watt old bulb you may be fine purchasing a 60 watt equivalent CFL (may be marked as 20w). Hope this helps.<BR/><BR/>- JustinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765162.post-23820050038911617092009-03-24T10:43:00.000-04:002009-03-24T10:43:00.000-04:00Way to go on energy efficient bulbs. I just can't...Way to go on energy efficient bulbs. I just can't handle them. We put up a couple around part of our house, and I had to have Wade take them out because the light actually made me sick to my stomach. Weird, I know. Just the color they give off makes my stomach churn.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480330074823455031noreply@blogger.com