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...
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Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 1, 2007 11:38 pm
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...
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Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 2, 2007 12:53 am
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:...
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Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 2, 2007 1:01 am
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...
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Steve Shepard
sbtdesigns
Mar 2, 2007 1:23 am
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. ... ...
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Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 2, 2007 1:27 am
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...
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David Power
dpower77450
Mar 2, 2007 1:33 am
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...
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Garth & Kim Travis
airdriel
Mar 2, 2007 12:44 pm
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...
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Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 2, 2007 10:18 pm
From: "Luke Metzger" <luke@...> Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:37:18 -0600 From: Ryan Goodland [ mailto:Ryan.Goodland@... ] Sent:...
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Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 3, 2007 1:27 am
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...
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mkewert
Mar 3, 2007 2:13 am
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,...
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Chris Boyer
chrisboyer1234
Mar 4, 2007 4:33 am
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;...
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Robert Johnston
pencil1959
Mar 4, 2007 1:55 pm
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 ...
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Lunce
lightaa
Mar 4, 2007 2:32 pm
That sounds great, Chris! Please share your detailed plans. Lunce Chris Boyer <boyer.chris@...> wrote: Pedal power has demonstrated itself as a...
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William & Cynthia Sta...
stangfam2005
Mar 4, 2007 3:28 pm
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...
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jmiggins
Mar 4, 2007 4:05 pm
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...
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Garth & Kim Travis
airdriel
Mar 4, 2007 8:23 pm
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 ...
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Michael Ewert
mkewert
Mar 4, 2007 9:01 pm
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...
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Rob Rowland
rrowland1@...
Mar 5, 2007 3:06 am
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...
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phil6142@...
pghcch_au
Mar 5, 2007 3:19 am
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...
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paul_lamb
Mar 5, 2007 2:59 pm
After reading the comments on generating power with a bicycle setup, I did a Google search for 'pedal powered tv' and got http://www.los- ...
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Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 5, 2007 5:27 pm
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...
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Kevin Conlin
kconlin@...
Mar 5, 2007 6:29 pm
Phil, Actually I didn't calculate the payback, that is what was stated in the article. The systems were very expensive. Kevin ________________________ Kevin...
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Nan Hildreth
nanhildreth@...
Mar 5, 2007 7:43 pm
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...
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Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 5, 2007 9:54 pm
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,...
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cgalvan21
Mar 5, 2007 9:55 pm
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...
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Ariel Thomann
ajthomann@...
Mar 5, 2007 10:22 pm
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...
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Russell Harrison
russell.harr...
Mar 6, 2007 11:40 am
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,...
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Jim Bundscho
jimbundscho
Mar 6, 2007 10:50 pm
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....
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evelyn sardina
evelynsardina
Mar 7, 2007 12:01 am
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...
