Rick bought a light bulb at Home Depot that turned into more of a geography test. The question it poses: is there anywhere in the world that has an average of three hours of darkness year-round? The answer: no. Which means that the claims on the front of this light bulb package contradict each other.
He wrote:
"Hi, I purchased this Phillips CFL bulb at Home Depot. It says on the front, “Energy Saver Automatic Postlight” “Turns on at Dusk, off at Dawn” and “Last 7 Years (see back for details)”.
On the back it says “based on 3 hours average use per day/7 days per week”. I’d like Phillips to show me on a map a place where nighttime is an average of 3 hours per day. Please!
The 3 hours use claim is perfectly rational for an outdoor light that doesn't use its awesome photosensor abilities as a selling point. Either the bulb lasts 7 years, or you're supposed to leave it on all night. Pick a side, Philips.
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These bulbs do not last 7 years, either. I get about the same amount of life from these as normal bulbs. And by the way - they have mercury in them so you cannot just throw them away!
ReplyDeleteNot only do these bulbs make bad light, fail to last as long as is claimed, and pollute the environment, they are also expensive! And have you seen what it would take to get warranty replacement? You must send in the bulb with your receipt from a year ago. You also need to find a box, pack up the light, and ship it to the manufacturer. It costs more to get a free light bulb than to just go out and buy another one.
Just one more rip-off waiting to take all of your money.
We changed all our light bulbs about a year ago to these new energy saver ones that CLAIM they last 7 years. The old bulbs seemed to burn out fast. I have already had 2 of these "new" 7 year bulbs go out already. One in the bathroom one in the hallway. Both dont get used THAT much. The ones in the living and kitchen are still fine. 7 years my butt!
ReplyDeleteI've gotten quite a few of these bulbs of various brands-- none seem to last very long, and they cost a lot more.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm saving anything in the end, and the CFL's are a pain overall.
I think I will leave a few of them, but go back to incandescent bulbs-- so much cheaper (for now, till the enviro-nazis jack the price up with 'green fees').
I will probably come out ahead-- more electricity, but much lower bulb cost.
ANOTHER OBAMA SCAM DESIGNED TO BRING THIS COUNTRY, OUR GOD, AND AMERICA INTO A BURING PIT OF RUIN.
ReplyDeleteSOMEONE GET MY GUN.
These bulbs were touted long before Obama came around anon 12:03, give it a rest!
ReplyDeleteIf you really are intent on saving energy costs, shop the internet for LED household bulbs. Low energy overhead and super long life. Costs aren't quite in the ballpark w/ CFL's, but life and savings will make them a deal.
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