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Light Bulbs 101 (Continued from 1) household bulbs. Some even have a cosmetic glass bubble surrounding them so that they look like a regular light bulb. The spiral CFL bulbs are priced comparable to the incandescent. They are much more efficient. If you need a “dimmable” bulb, be sure to read the packaging, as this does takes a special bulb. CFLs have received a lot of bad press since the early versions emitted an off color light, because they contain mercury and because they all come from China, In recent years, the color output has been greatly improved and mercury levels greatly reduced. It would take about 125 CFL bulbs to equal the mercury in one thermometer. And keep in mind that we have been using their big brothers - the two and four foot fluorescent tubes - for a long time without any major problems. As to whether they are being rnade in China, the answer is yes, but most incandescent bulbs are being made in China. GE did close a plant employing 200 people in Winchester, VA along with a glass plant that employed 114, but part of the manufacturing was transferred to a GE plant in Mexico. A 60 watt incandescent can be replaced by a: 13 watt CFL for about the same price. That’s a substantial energy savings and with 6 times longer bulb life, they end up being quite a bit more economical. LED bulbs are solid-state devices. They are the most efficient and have the longest life, but there’s a lot of pioneering yet to be done to make them practical. Their light output is usually a little more bluish than we are accustomed to, and their $40+ cost for a 60 watt bulb doesn’t justify their 25,000 hour Hfe. They are showing up as auto headlamps, and eventually they may be the standard, but they probably will always be a little more expensive as each light bulb must have a built-in power supply. Unfortunately, to date we have sized our light bulbs according to the energy they use and not by the light that they put out. This will be changing as bulbs will soon be rated by their light output in “lumens,” and it could be confusing for awhile. The chart below should help you determine what you might need in the future. Light Bulb Enei^giy Useage LUMENS - 450 800 1100 1600 2600 Ul Incandescent 40 60 75 100 150 |Z Halogen 43 53 72 1 CFL iO 13 20 23 35 LED 7.5 10 Note that wattage and kimen output vary sSghtfy by mafiufycturer wm The 8 Warning ^ of Vein Disease: □ Tired, heavy-feeling legs. □ Leg pain from prolonged sitting or standing. □ Swollen ankles at night. □ Varicose or spider veins. □ Tingling, numbness, burning or cramping in legs and feet.- □ Discoloration of the skin. □ Open sores or ulcers on lower leg. □ History of vein problems in the family. If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions, please talk to your physician and see us. Better Health Store HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 3011 Bridges St. • Morehead City (Next to Williams Hardware) 252.240.2710 Greg Hail, General Contractor Licensed & Insured See Projitci Photos at www.AceBuildersNC.com IMBTAHROPFINGI WTl^fllTlTITalMi^ 252-422-2596 fifarrirfbfe Emerald Isle, NC WINBi:CDY PRODUCE Growers of Famous Bogue Sound •WATERMELONS • CANTALOUPES •TOMATOES •CORN • Other Farm Fresh Vegetables Inside Unique Gift Shop, Jams, Pickles, Jewelry, Handmade Handpainted Pieces Owners: Sarah & David Winberry 10D6 Cedar Point Blvd. Cedar Point, NC • 252-393-2281 1 Mile From Emerald isle Bridge Help is on the way... Emerald/ INSURANCE YOU HAVE OPTIONS. INSURE YOUR JeACH PROPERTY WITH US. >mi Homes - Om Specialty IHMIO86 Sherry Edwards % AAICICCISR EOWNERS, ITS, RENTALS www.emeraldisleinsurance.com 8754 Reed Drive, Suite 9 • Emerald Isle September 2011 I The Shoreline 5
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