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    Duncan,

    I haven't read your article yet, but wanna throw a comment around...

    Have replaced 5 lamps in a chandelier, previously 75W normal globes, currently running 5 14W fluorescent bulbs, and all I can say is this...

    If I walk into my house at night I put my damn sunglasses on... They are so bright that the color of the walls change every time you switch the lights on, they are extremely bright!! All of that for less energy usage than a single normal bulb...

    I agree with you, every person should think about conservation and a small investment in new technology will save you a pretty penny in the long run...

    Maybe you should give a broad outline of pricing for the new CFL's... ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RKS Computer Solutions View Post
    Maybe you should give a broad outline of pricing for the new CFL's... ?
    It is hard to say, as it varies between retailers, and also wattage. My experience is that for 60W equivalents a no-name bulb is about R15, while a Phillips Genie is about R17. For 100W equivalents the Genie bulb is about R26 rand. Very rough, so just check it out for yourself next time you are in a store (or go to www.picknpay.co.za)
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    Ma picks and Pa pays, no thanks... Have bought Osram 14W FL, paid +-R15 per globe as I bought a bulk pack of 10...

    Have you got any recommendations on the new down lighters that have LED's instead of normal globes... Have seen them locally for R40 a globe, but as far as my thinking goes it will save many a trip every 6 months to buy new ones... Thinking of retro-fitting the kitchen and re-doing lighting in other places and wondering if in your opinion you have either dealt with it or know of anyone that has any experiences...

    Thanks Duncan, appreciate it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RKS Computer Solutions View Post
    Have you got any recommendations on the new down lighters that have LED's instead of normal globes...
    I really don't know. Light is a very subjective thing, and I'm not really a light expert (the article is more about energy saving). What I do know about LEDs is that the light tends to be more blue (i.e. cool-white) and the light output is lower, which may not be what you are looking for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RKS Computer Solutions View Post
    If I walk into my house at night I put my damn sunglasses on... They are so bright that the color of the walls change every time you switch the lights on,
    Maybe try the warm light variety. I think it gives a softer light.

    I've just got to say it: After reading the blog, I just had to Digg it.

    A really good one Duncan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
    I've just got to say it: After reading the blog, I just had to Digg it.

    A really good one Duncan.
    Thanks Dave, appreciate that. (for some reason I didn't see your digg though Thanks )
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    Dang. Well I just fixed that. I kept having auto-logout issues this morning but I thought my Digg had made it.

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    I'm pretty chuffed - I got a mention on Dan Lockton's blog, along with some further thoughts on the whole lighting and energy efficient issue.
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    Impressive. Nice come-back on the PF issue raised too.

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    Incandescant light bulbs out by 2010? It looks like you're onto something here, Duncan.
    The Central Energy Fund (CEF) and UK multinational Philips are in talks to make energy saving light bulbs in southern Africa, which would dovetail with the government's plans to ban power-guzzling incandescent bulbs from 2010.
    full story from Business Report here

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