OFF TOPIC: Mercury leaks found as new bulbs break

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Mercury leaks found as new bulbs break

Energy benefits of fluorescents may outweigh risk

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By Beth Daley

Globe Staff / February 26, 2008

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Oh surprise surprise…one of the stupidest new energy policies out

there…promote the tradeoff of major toxicity for energy savings…these bulbs

are also extremely unhealthful (type of light)…just wait for 10 years or so,

when enough of these dimwit lighbulbs make it into the landfills and thence

into the water…and watch the level of toxic poisoning diseases just climbs

and climbs…it just horrifies me. Aylwin xox

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I don't like the level of light of the new bulbs (they are not as bright and

set off my fibro problems) plus we've had several burn out when they are

supposed to last years and yes we installed them without touching them etc

as instructed....michelle,canada.

> Oh surprise surprise…one of the stupidest new energy policies out

> there…promote the tradeoff of major toxicity for energy savings…these

> bulbs

> are also extremely unhealthful (type of light)…just wait for 10 years or

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The light is too yellow for me - really bothers me - didn't know you were not

supposed to touch them = you are talking about the new florescent ones aren't

you

Maddox

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Fluorescent lighting including the compact type have negative effects on

people with headaches and autoimmune disorders like Lupus. I also

suspect they will be dangerous to those susceptible to skin cancer.

That is reason enough not to use them. I am grateful they do not buzz

as loud as standard fluorescent bulbs. The buzzing agitates me on top

of the headache they cause. They are also more damaging to documents,

paintings and other light sensitive materials because of the broader

spectrum of light they use.

Any questions ask, I'm not shy. Take care of you.

Big gentle huggles,

Di in Feasterville-Trevose, PA )

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Jadaa wrote:

> I don't like the level of light of the new bulbs (they are not as bright and

set off my fibro problems) plus we've had several burn out when they are

supposed to last years and yes we installed them without touching them etc as

instructed....michelle,canada.

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Yes they are what i'm talking about ,your supposed to use a cloth or

gloves when putting them in because skin oils can shorten their life span.

The level of light really bothers me,some fancy restaurants have the same

low lighting that just makes me feel physically sick.I hope they come out

with some better options ,plus they will have to make them cheaper if they

want everyone to use them.

michelle jadaa,canada.

{The light is too yellow for me - really bothers me - didn't know you were

not supposed to touch them = you are talking about the new florescent ones

aren't you}

Maddox

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Hi …there is something really unhealthful about fluorescent light…can’t

remember what (jump in here any experts!), but I know if I am in a place

with fluorescent lighting and no windows (natural light) I become quickly

very ill, and this is a common reaction amongst the ME, CFS, Fibro folk.

But it’s not that you shouldn’t touch them, it’s if they break, they have

mercury in them, a HUGE toxin, risking personal toxic exposure, and when

they all hit the landfills and break, there will be a huge rise in mercury

toxicity overall. Plus, they may not take as much juice to run, but they

throw off huge EMR (electromagnetic radiation, to which some are also

sensitive).

So, NOT a good tradeoff at all for energy savings. I’m sure LED technology

could be easily adapted for lighting…very non toxic and low energy usage I

think. Aylwin xox

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The mercury in the bulbs goes to vapor instantly when

the bulbs are broken.

The old type fixtures with the long tubes that are

still in use have a balast that gets hot and off

gasses. The compact coil type do hot have this

problem.

Flourescents are the bulbs of choice right now. Even

with the miniscule amount of plasma they contribute

the smallest carbon foot print because of their

effiency.

I just replaced my yard light.....it was ten years old

and one of those high pressure sodium that requires a

transformer. I repalced it with one of those dual

head lamps the you typicall screw two incandescent

floodlamps into. Instead of using the incandescents I

used two 23 watt compacts......wow they putout more

light then the old lamp so much so that I had to pull

one bulb to not keep the neighbors awake.

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Hi all, cent bulbs deplete the body of Vitamin A~ not a good thing!

Vitamin A serves many useful purposes, helps ward off infections, is good for

the eyes, and over all skin.

I think Vita ~ light is great. I just ordered one. A friend of mine has one,and

it is great. Is good for S.A.D.

Back to the mercury in the bulbs? TOXIC TOXIC TOXIC!!! Which leads me to mercury

amalgam. If you have those kinds of fillings in your mouth (If you have fillings

at all!) Get em out! It leaches into the body, causing havoc everywhere! My

dentist is going to start replacing mine next month,(Good thing I only have two

fillings!!!)

I hope some of this has been helpful?

Blessings~

nne.

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Hi nne, well, in my researches I have found that it’s not so simple…the

greatest risk of Mercury toxicity is when you get them removed, more than

just having them! This seems to be the newer information. So, I would be

very careful in ensuring that your dentist is up on the latest in procedures

to prevent this from happening. The mercury extraction has to done with

exquisite care and specific protocols. (It really is great that you only

have 2!) And, what is the replacement substance? PLASTIC! Also verry

toxic…unless you can afford Gold that is! I did get some new, plastic

fillings recently, but I worked with my NAET person/acupuncturist and the

dentist to ensure minimum toxic reaction. XO Aylwin