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Household Hints & Help

jprew2012

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5. Light bulbs (curious)

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 11:49 PM

Sep 2012

I didnt even know they needed a special discard process. They are supposed to save on energy and are used for "Green purposes". Why did you not like them? I am using them and I cant really tell a difference. Do they come in different wattages like the regular light bulbs? IS the mercury in these dangerous? I wonder if they have these instructions and warnings on the box. I will be checking on the next purchase. IF you find out how to dispose, please post.

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I tried the spiral fluorescent light bulb. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 2012 OP

May big box stores that sell them have bins to collect them for disposal. canoeist52 Jul 2012 #1

Thanks. I really appreciate that advice. no_hypocrisy Jul 2012 #2

Did it burn out, or did you just decide you don't like it? Curmudgeoness Jul 2012 #3

i also support the previous post AidynPeter Aug 2012 #4

Light bulbs (curious) jprew2012 Sep 2012 #5

Welcome to DU jprew2012, no_hypocrisy Sep 2012 #6