[ale] OT: CFL recycle?

[Greg Clifton]

Yeah, that's a "manufacturer safe" warranty for sure! They might as well
claim that the bulbs will last 100 yrs.

On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com>wrote:

> Greg Clifton wrote:
> > Atlanta Light Bulb @ 20?? Mountain Industrial Blvd, Tucker (corner of
> > Mtn. Ind. & Granite Dr.) used to accept all manner of fluorescent bulbs.
> > And yes, ALL fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. I have
> > both fluorescent and LED in my home. Never had a CFL last the claimed
> > 5-7 yrs.
>
> Me either.  I've just recently started dating my bulbs before installing
> them so have a better idea of how long they last.  Just read on the
> packaging that you have to return them in the original carton.  Like
> everyone is going to save those things for that long.
>
>
> --
> Until later, Geoffrey
>
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