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Author Topic: Definative NYT Article On Incandescent Phase Out (CFL, LED):  (Read 3038 times)

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Check this article out.  It really puts things into perspective.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/26/garden/fearing-the-phase-out-of-incandescent-bulbs.html
« Last Edit: June 02, 2011, 12:16:02 PM by Oldtimer »
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Re: Definative NYT Article On Incandescent Phase Out:
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 09:07:23 AM »

I read the NYT article and it says President Bush passed legislation to modify incandescent bulbs, not eliminate them. The mods start with 100 Watt bulbs. 
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Re: Definative NYT Article On Incandescent Phase Out:
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 12:34:40 PM »

I have a few of the 72 watt halogen ones that are the replacement for the old 100 watt bulbs.
They seem to work OK.
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