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05-28-2008, 09:13 AM #1Registered User
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Full month's electric bill with CFLs
Just received my first full month electric bill after switching to CFLs and switching over made a huge difference in KWHs used.
Last year:
31 days....$84.17.....798 KWH
Last month:
32 days.....$68.20.....644 KWH
That's a savings of $15.97 and of a 154 KWH of power!!! The billing period was also one day longer this year and we have been using the air conditioning in the main bath (which we weren't doing last year at this same time)...so I think switching to CFLs was the right choice for me. The bulbs have already paid for themselves in a month and a half!!!!"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." John Lennon
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05-28-2008, 09:21 AM #2Registered User
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cool, someone..gave me some.. better get them in.. every little bit helps
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05-28-2008, 09:26 AM #3Registered User
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Wow! Congrats! That's what I'm trying to do! We use like over 1500KWH a month! OUCH! We have electric hot water too though.
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05-28-2008, 12:10 PM #4Registered User
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We use em too and are happy so far with the switch. Just remember to be careful about disposing of them when they go out or if you break one. They have mercury gas (I think...?) in them.......
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05-29-2008, 08:38 AM #5Registered User
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Yeah they have mercury gas, also a few other nasty compounds you do not want near you.
Originally Posted by PrairieRose
We use em too and are happy so far with the switch. Just remember to be careful about disposing of them when they go out or if you break one. They have mercury gas (I think...?) in them.......
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06-06-2008, 06:15 PM #6Registered User
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Some cities allow for recycling of CFLs. You may want to check with your municipality.
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06-06-2008, 09:04 PM #7Registered User
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So do these Originally Posted by ab27
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06-07-2008, 03:50 PM #8Registered User
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We switched to CFL a few years ago. We like them tons better as they last LOTS longer. The only thing i dont like is the cost of the chandelier light bulbs they are $4 each :surprise:
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