tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post2723069531555983286..comments2024-03-27T03:11:58.288-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: Meet the Halogena and stop pretending it's 1950Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-18316379655339246722011-07-16T10:49:59.644-04:002011-07-16T10:49:59.644-04:00Chookie: LEDs are catching on but they're stil...Chookie: LEDs are catching on but they're still pretty expensive, though the price is dropping quickly. I'm partial to them and as widespread as CFL use has become, people are still looking for alternatives.<br /><br />Rufus: I want to start a movement to demand cars that get nine miles to the gallon and to bring back refrigerators with latching doors.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-38851070975353442612011-07-16T08:07:29.790-04:002011-07-16T08:07:29.790-04:00Have we solved hunger in America? Poverty? Poor ed...Have we solved hunger in America? Poverty? Poor education? Debt? Medical costs spiraling out of control? Do we have time and energy to waste arguing about light bulbs in CONGRESS?? Seriously? This is why we send these guys to Washington, to debate LIGHT BULBS? Are they completely unaware how petty, small and silly this makes them look? A vote on LIGHT BULBS?<br /><br />We are out of our minds. No wonder why we're not moving forward. We spend too much time trying to get back to the past.<br /><br />Light bulbs. What's next, the 8-track tape?Rufus Dogghttp://www.dogwalkblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-473427317916930712011-07-16T07:33:15.816-04:002011-07-16T07:33:15.816-04:00Are LEDs making much of an impression over your wa...Are LEDs making much of an impression over your way? I remember those beautiful Halley lights on your blog a while ago...<br /><br />I'm going to have a string of LEDs to light my kitchen benchtops and in my family room I'll have recessed light fittings with LEDs in. The other fittings are all variations of CFL, I think.<br /><br />I've never been attracted to dimmers -- if I want low light, I turn on a lamp or use candles.Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84563234068132329612011-07-16T00:51:05.874-04:002011-07-16T00:51:05.874-04:00Thanks Jennifer. I'm glad I've been able t...Thanks Jennifer. I'm glad I've been able to raise your awareness a bit. Using resources wisely doesn't have to involve donning a hair shirt and the litmus test I always use is that if it saves me money, it's using my resources wisely.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-56517939472553246892011-07-16T00:42:31.876-04:002011-07-16T00:42:31.876-04:00Thanks, Paul! I'm actually having a pretty goo...Thanks, Paul! I'm actually having a pretty good time with finding ways to conserve resources, due in part to you raising my awareness and, yes, teabagger hoopla sums it up, although I'm ashamed to say that was the furthest thing from my mind when I asked the question. Have a great weekend!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358181863118514617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-45573402033583569882011-07-16T00:27:15.097-04:002011-07-16T00:27:15.097-04:00Mark: There are a whole host of sizes and configur...Mark: There are a whole host of sizes and configurations of these Halogena bulbs available already. There are even floods intended to be used in recessed cans. They work with dimmers and everything. Check 'em out.<br /><br />Jennifer: That's what I want to know. All this teabagger hoopla is over 100 watt bulbs. Not to play into a stereotype but all I can see is a trailer with a single, overhead light fixture and all of the ensuing glare. I'd be cranky and irrational too. 40 watt incandescents will never go away. Don't want to move to high-efficiency lighting? get a couple of table lamps.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-17427734320217850552011-07-16T00:14:12.824-04:002011-07-16T00:14:12.824-04:00I'm going to ask a stupid (but quite serious) ...I'm going to ask a stupid (but quite serious) question...what are 100 watt bulbs used for? I can't remember the last time I bought one. And I'm not being snarky...you convinced me to line dry my laundry if that boosts my defense!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358181863118514617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-38642359454478789792011-07-16T00:13:37.266-04:002011-07-16T00:13:37.266-04:00Do you know what the cost of these bulbs will be i...Do you know what the cost of these bulbs will be in comparison to a standard 100 watt incandescent bulb? How hot do they get and can they be safely installed in recessed lighting cans?Markhttp://www.knottystudios.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-43773000175273188802011-07-15T22:10:42.961-04:002011-07-15T22:10:42.961-04:00The planet and your wallet. Can you believe that t...The planet and your wallet. Can you believe that this has been twisted into a partisan issue?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-29982005139264097472011-07-15T21:33:39.602-04:002011-07-15T21:33:39.602-04:00It is great to hear about the Halogena light bulb ...It is great to hear about the Halogena light bulb that is a good replacement for the old 100 watt bulb with an energy savings. Its time to switch out those old energy hogs and do the planet a favor!NancyUhttp://www.memory-foam-maniac.comnoreply@blogger.com