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CFLs - Compact Fluorescent Fittings,
September 29, 2009
By Arnoldstark
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"We are fed only positive propaganda about CFLs, but there are many disadvantages as well. The length of life given by supporters of CFLs is grossly exaggerated. If you switch the lamps on for short periods, such as in a bathroom or passage, the life is a tiny fraction of the life time claimed. My experience is that incandescent lamps in a house last longer that CFLs.
The light spectrum of CFLs produces an unpleasant light when compared with incandescent lamps, even if a "warm light" CFL is used.
CFLs often give out much less light than we are led to believe from manufacturers of CFLs.
The physical length of CFL lamps of similat lux output is considerable bigger than incandescent lamps, so that they often do not fit in existing light fittings.
I now regret having got rid of my old incandescents and replacing them with CFLs."
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