Hands in the air, step away from the American made lightbulb!
Ask Fred Upton if he knows of any good buys.
Hubby and I have a difference of opinion....is this a nationwide ban on 100 watt bulbs or just the state of Cali?
Been unloading truckloads of the incandescents the last few weeks,gonna stock up,thank you Mr. Edison.
Our local Home Depot has pallets of bulbs, with about 20% off sale tag. There is a sign that is explaining the new law, I have been surprised how many people didn’t know.
what about 250 watt bulbs? That’s what I use. are those banned too?
cases of 48 @ 66 cents per bulb.
Dispelling Myths about the Federal Light Bulb Standard
The following post is a contribution from Midwest Account Manager working in support of EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Nora Buehler, with ICF International.
News of the imminent demise of the incandescent light bulb in the U.S. marketplace is greatly exaggerated. While the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) eventually requires that all general service lamps (i.e., light bulbs) use 60-70% less energy than today’s typical incandescent bulbs[i], the standards set by the bill are technology neutral and phase in over an 8 year period beginning January 2012—initially reducing energy use by 25% percent.[ii] Here are some misconceptions about EISA and a few facts to dispel them:
Myth #1: CFLs will be required by 2012 and incandescent will be banned
Under the new law, screw-based bulbs will be required to use less electricity (measured in watts) for the amount of light produced (measured in lumens). The table below, directly from EISA 2007 legislation, shows the new requirements that come into effect between 2012 and 2014. The table generally corresponds from top to bottom to 100, 75, 60, and 40 watt traditional incandescent bulbs.[iii]
GENERAL SERVICE INCANDESCENT LAMPS Rated Lumen Ranges Maximum Rate Wattage Minimum Rate Lifetime Effective Date 1490-2600 72 1,000 hrs 1/1/2012 1050-1489 53 1,000 hrs 1/1/2013 750-1049 43 1,000 hrs 1/1/2014 310-749 29 1,000 hrs 1/1/2014
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Any buggy whip sales going on? I need one to make my car go faster.
Sorry but this is silly. LED's are coming. Get used to it.
Importantly, make sure the Lumens (brightness) rating on the bulbs are at least 1500. Some manufacturers are trying to sell 100W bulbs with as little as 900 Lumens, which is about as bright as a 60W.
Hands in the air, step away from the American made lightbulb!
I suggest you talk to the orderlies at the local hospital emergency room. I’ve been told they find an occasional light bulb you could have for free.
Glad you're not a stock broker, you'd probably recommend buying high and selling low..........
Does anyone know if this ban includes the outdoor flood lights? I have tried CFL’s in our motion detectors and they proved to be useless!
I have stocked up.
Now I’m wondering—will they know I’m using?