Have we tested the actual current draw of CFLs and computed the ACTUAL power they use? Or have we bought the envirocabal’s crock about efficiency just like some have bought the AGW crock? I won’t USE CFLs, and have stocked up on real light bulbs, but on several occasions have noticed how HOT a CFL is when I happen to get near one. IT TAKES POWER to create that much HEAT..........which makes me question just how much less power the CFLs might ACTUALLY use. When LED bulbs get down to a sensible price I’ll use THEM, but no CFLs.
Yes, actually, this cook has, including the power factor on start-up. You do know the P=I* V * cos(q) rule... right?
In the summer it's MUCH cheaper. In the winter, it's a wash. Edison bulbs do put out some serious heat.
I also look forward to properly diffused LEDs. But they ain't there yet.
/johnny