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MrsT
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Katrina
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Energy saver bulbs - coil
Anyone using these Is it normal for them to be dim and get brighter
We have 6 of them in the kitchen and they are fairly dim and seem to get brighter after a few minutes. Is this normal Or are they defective
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Posted 4/27/07 12:37 PM  |
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GoldenRod
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Shawn
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
I have some of the older style, and they have to "warm up", but I've started using the coil ones, and they seem to be full or almost full brightness right away. I have one fixture with a coil bulb and a regular bulb (I'm not replacing bulbs until they burn out, so we have a mixed bag of bulbs in all the fixtures....), and they seem to be the same brightness as soon as I turn the light on.
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| Posted 4/27/07 12:40 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
I have the coil ones and they start off dim an get brighter - It's kind of irritating, but whatever -
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| Posted 4/27/07 12:47 PM |
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MrsT
Enjoying wedded bliss.....
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Katrina
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Thank you. I'm glad to know they are not defective. Now, if we see a reduction in our electric bill we will buy more 
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| Posted 4/27/07 12:56 PM |
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sept2703
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
I have a lot of them. I notice the one I put outside does that (dim then bright) when it is cold outside. I never really noticed it inside.
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| Posted 4/27/07 1:47 PM |
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MrsA
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
We have those in our basement. Our contractor recommended them since they are energy savers but I find them so annoying. When they burn out we're going to replace them with regular high hats.
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| Posted 4/27/07 2:11 PM |
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TheLorax
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Those are compact fluorescents. The advantage is not only the lower energy cost, but also longer lamp life. THe lamp life of most compact fluorescents (screw ins) ranges from 8000 to 12000 hours(generally), whereas Incandescents have a paltry lifespan of 750-2000 hours (I work for a ltg company)
There is a short warmup time - especially in cold environments (they need to warm up to their optimal operating temperature), but I think it is worth it for the savings/reduced environmental impact.
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| Posted 4/27/07 2:19 PM |
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MrsT
Enjoying wedded bliss.....
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Katrina
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Posted by TheLorax
Those are compact fluorescents. The advantage is not only the lower energy cost, but also longer lamp life. THe lamp life of most compact fluorescents (screw ins) ranges from 8000 to 12000 hours(generally), whereas Incandescents have a paltry lifespan of 750-2000 hours (I work for a ltg company)
There is a short warmup time - especially in cold environments (they need to warm up to their optimal operating temperature), but I think it is worth it for the savings/reduced environmental impact.
Thanks for the info. They are supposedly going to last 10,000 hours (up to 9 years of normal use). We'll see
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| Posted 4/27/07 7:53 PM |
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tsullivan
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T
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
We just started using them. The kitchen is the only room where they are the ONLY lights, and I do notice that it takes a few minutes to "brighten." However, I've definitely noticed a drop in our electric bill. I plan to convert to them completely as the regular ones burn out.
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| Posted 4/27/07 9:49 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
We just put in the non-florescent coil ones by GE in soft white, 14 watts (equiv. 60 watts) and I like them much better than the older, florescent ones. The light is brighter, yet softer.
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| Posted 4/28/07 4:15 AM |
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mikeswife06
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Anne
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Mine do that too. My DH pout in the flourescent ones. I HATE the light but I guess I will get used to it. I feel like I am in a hospital in the bathroom 
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| Posted 4/28/07 9:38 AM |
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TheLorax
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Posted by mikeswife06
Mine do that too. My DH pout in the flourescent ones. I HATE the light but I guess I will get used to it. I feel like I am in a hospital in the bathroom
they now offer daylight ones that are more natural looking. I would recommend switching to those. The original CF designed lumens were very clinical feeling.
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| Posted 4/30/07 3:18 PM |
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Elizabeth
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
I put them in a fixtures with dimmer switches and the dimmers dont work. Anyone know if this is normal?
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| Posted 4/30/07 4:42 PM |
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TheLorax
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Posted by Elizabeth
I put them in a fixtures with dimmer switches and the dimmers dont work. Anyone know if this is normal?
Not all Compact Fluorescent bulbs are dimmer compatible. You need to read the front of the packaging and buy CFLs that say they are compatible with dimmers or they won't function properly with the dimmer. GE has them I know, they are called Energy Smart Dimming Spirals
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| Posted 4/30/07 6:41 PM |
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mommy924
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
I use them too. I have noticed that when they burn out they let off a smell for a few minutes. Don't be alarmed.
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| Posted 5/7/07 8:50 AM |
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GoldenRod
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Shawn
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Re: Energy saver bulbs - coil
Posted by GoldenRod
I have some of the older style, and they have to "warm up", but I've started using the coil ones, and they seem to be full or almost full brightness right away. I have one fixture with a coil bulb and a regular bulb (I'm not replacing bulbs until they burn out, so we have a mixed bag of bulbs in all the fixtures....), and they seem to be the same brightness as soon as I turn the light on.
After reading this thread, I actually paid close attention to the fixtures we have that have both types. They do warm up and get brighter after a minute or so. They are tremendously better than the older style, though. The older ones we have start out almost yellow-ish, and noticeably dim. The new ones aren't too bad right away, and get to full brightness much faster than the old ones.
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| Posted 5/7/07 9:00 AM |
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