Fluorescent bulbs v.s. regular bulbs?

**daddys3chicks** · 04-15-2006, 08:20 AM

Does changing to fluorescent bulbs in your lamp fixtures really save $$? I am wondering about your experiences.

**AmyMCGS** · 04-15-2006, 09:11 AM

I use them in my outdoor fixtures. I don't know if it really saves $$ (just got them recently) but they are supposed to last much longer.

There was another thread on a similar note not too long ago....
Low Watt/Energy Saving Bulbs

**baxjul** · 04-15-2006, 09:26 AM

I just put some in my most used lamps and fixtures.

**homesteadmamma** · 04-15-2006, 10:35 AM

Yes, they definitely save, last longer and are far better for the environment. The only thing is that you shouldn't put a globe around them. We've had ours now for almost a year and have not had to replace one.

When we got ours, Manitoba Hydro gave you 2 free if you bought 2 or more.

**QuilterMom** · 04-15-2006, 11:24 AM

They definitely save. We don't have any lamps, but have recessed lights in our ceilings and use them there. You can get a great deal on 8 packs of them at Sam's.

**peanut** · 04-15-2006, 01:49 PM

Anyone with experience using them in outdoor settings in Canadian winters? We're thinking of replacing our front and back door and patio light with CF bulbs. They all currently have a covering (globe?) over the light. Any ideas how we could handle this in a heritage neighborhood? Those bare bulbs just ruin the look of the place, iykwim.

Jean

**daddys3chicks** · 04-15-2006, 03:23 PM

I was reading on ebay that they are not for outdoor use. Maybe it was just that particular brand though.

**wendy** · 04-15-2006, 03:27 PM

I'm a believer in them!

**banana** · 04-16-2006, 08:24 PM

I noticed a difference in my electric bill by switching to them.

**babetteq** · 04-16-2006, 08:50 PM

I've used them in outdoor fixtures for a few years now. I havne't had anytrouble with them, the only thing is that flourescents(sp?) take a little while to warm up, so on particularly cold days it might take a few minutes to warm up and actually get bright. I chose to put them outside though because outside lights are the ones (like basement lights) that tend to get left on by mistake.

ps: I'm in Northern BC

babs

**peanut** · 04-17-2006, 08:06 PM

Thanks Babs! I think we'll try it. It sometimes gets down below -50C with the wind chill included here. And you're right. The outside lights do get left on by mistake. Especially when you have a 19 yo in the house who comes in after we go to bed!

Jean