cfl lighting
I redid my whole house with compact fluorescent lighting. I have saved $60+ in one month. After I finished the house I switched out security lights outside with cfl. we will see what those alone will save us. those were 8 flood lights at not sure watts. and 3 chandelier lights and one 60w. while saving money I am also saving the environment. BTW, it will only take me 4-5 months to make up the money i used to upgrade with the savings i am having in electricity. The lights are built to last years. The only problem i come across from time to time is flickering. when I adjust the dimmer its usually stops. I recommend this system highly. Anybody else do this? How much have you saved.
Tags: cfl, energy, enviornment, lighting, lighting., saving, specialty, upgrades
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Permalink Reply by Jill Shanmugasundaram on -
We have CFLs in most lights in our home. We are looking for alternative for the recessed lights in our kitchen and for lamps with 3-way switches.
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Permalink Reply by Megan on -
Wow! I didn't realize you could save this much. I've changed a few bulbs here and there, but I think I'll step it up. I need so save cash anywhere I can.
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Permalink Reply by G on -
I swithed out to CFL's about 12 months ago and have saved about $30 per month on electricity. I am currently swithing from CFL's to LED lamps which I believe will cut my monthly electric bill in half. I will keep you posted. The flickering may be caused by your dimmer. Do you have dimmable CFL lamps? Standard CFL ballasts are not designed to be dimmable.
