I would recommend that all state agencies, local governments and city governments get their lighting act together first and lead by example. The saving is our...
The next meeting of Houston Climate Protection Alliance will be this Sunday, March 4th at 2:30pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin at...
Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 1, 2007 11:38 pm
5736
I don't see that as a viable alternative. Not really realistic. There are NO replacements for incandescent bulbs of certain sizes. Rob Rowland ... From:...
Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 2, 2007 12:53 am
5737
Now if only they would make a car that fit six (2 adults, 4 teenagers) comfortably, had 4 TON towing capacity and cargo space for our Lab and Great Dane. Then...
Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 2, 2007 1:01 am
5738
OMG, the home definitely looks interesting but the rhetoric is a bit much to take. Been listening to this stuff since the 70s. Same stuff - different day. ... ...
Sounds like elective, self-inflicted problems... I admit, Planned Parenthood would have been no help concerning the dogs and your perceived need to tow around...
Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 2, 2007 1:27 am
5740
I have yet to not find a CFL or Led replacement, did you have any in particular that you were looking for? With the $1.00 tax perhaps a change of fixture would...
Greetings, My toyota corrolla can, it gets 42 mpg and has a 15 gallon tank. I have run it 600 miles before refueling. And small cars can tow trailers, I did...
From: "Luke Metzger" <luke@...> Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:37:18 -0600 From: Ryan Goodland [ mailto:Ryan.Goodland@... ] Sent:...
Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 2, 2007 10:18 pm
5743
I'm somewhat reluctant to post this because it may set off a flurry of bad ideas, but in yesterday's WSJ the front page carried a story about a heath club in...
Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 3, 2007 1:27 am
5744
TOWN HALL MEETING ON HOUSTON'S ENERGY FUTURE IS TUESDAY Houston mayor Bill White is hosting a town hall meeting on Houston's energy future on Tuesday, March 6,...
Pedal power has demonstrated itself as a great way to tap human energy. It may not be a practical means for home power from an economic point of view;...
I continue to have such bad luck with longevity of CFL's-typically just 6 mos to 2 years (max)-vs. claimed 5-7 yrs-that I don't think they should be ...
A lot of problems with CFLs is the duration of use. CFLs like to be turned on and left on,ie. front porch lights, kitchen lighting that is used for extend...
Robert you might have issues with your voltage or power quality at your dwelling. It is not unusual to have voltage swings from 117 to 134 volts depending...
Greetings, I am still wondering why it doesn't work. Years ago, I knew a gentleman that lived off grid without a real power system. If he wanted to make ...
I've had trouble with short life on some too, but so far the ones I got from John Miggins and from Lighting Unlimited are going strong. Does anyone know what...
I have several areas of the house where I use CFLs. When they burn out (which is frequent) I just call the manufacturer and then send me a new one. So far...
Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 5, 2007 3:06 am
5753
I built a stand and connected to a bike similar to the one you mention building. I got the bike for free because my brother was going to throw it away but...
Hi Robert, I use them also and am questioning the longevity as well. Now whenever I replace one I write the date on the base with a Sharpie, so I'm hoping to...
Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 5, 2007 5:27 pm
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Phil, Actually I didn't calculate the payback, that is what was stated in the article. The systems were very expensive. Kevin ________________________ Kevin...
Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 5, 2007 6:29 pm
5757
CF bulbs don't like being rapidly switched on and off. If given a half hour to warm up, they last longer. So in my bathroom I use a motion sensor incandescent...
Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 5, 2007 7:43 pm
5758
1973: "Soylent Green", 5-1/2 minutes into the film after the lion roars. Enjoy. Ariel - We are all Human beings here together. We have to help one another,...
Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 5, 2007 9:54 pm
5759
Several of you have stated that power-cycling CFL's shortens their life. My experience seems to support a corollary to that theory: CFLs that operate 24x7...
Good idea re. dating first use. I recently had to replace my first one -- used on a floor lamp w/ timer, runs whether I'm here or away traveling. Turns on...
Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 5, 2007 10:22 pm
5761
Dear Phillip, I want to take you up on your offer, could you please send me a picture of the bike stand that you built, I would like to have a look. Thank you,...
I am a new member of the group, but have followed the threads for sometime. I also use the CF's in my home, and replace incandescent bulbs as they burn out....
Why does energy get used if the appliance is not connected to the charger? Why does the cell cable have to be unplugged? Evelyn Sardina jointhesolution.com/es...
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