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12-16-2011, 03:00 PM

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TheYellaBrick

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Incandescents are power hogs compared with the piggy tail bulbs. GE is a major player in the 'green' movement as they are in place to benefit monetarily with all sorts of 'green energy' products. They have major support in the GVT, pay literally zero taxes, and hold patents on the pigtail bulbs.
The 100 watt incandescents were to be 'illegal' to sell in the USA by Jan 1 '12. Then the lower wattage bulbs in the following years. That has been 'delayed' at this time for political reasons.
Pig tail bulbs contain mercury, are considered a hazardous waste product,( to be disposed of properly), and if broken can cost literally thousands of dollars to 'clean up'(thanks EPA).I say BS. I played with loose mercury often when a kid and only have 3 eyes to see out of.
GE has new 'green' bulbs that cost $50 or more to replace the 100W incandescent. You can see them at your local big box hardware store.

Here's the original official bill;

http://lightingcontrolsassociation.o...sted-fixtures/

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