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Old 09-24-2010, 04:27 AM   #7
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That is quite a difference Calvin. I didn't buy any of them, and I didn't really compare all the details, I was just surprised to see them. We had a librarian ask us about them almost two years ago after she had read an article about them. At that time, even our wholesale suppliers didn't have any. So, the technology seems to have progressed quickly.
It'll be interesting to see where it goes. We use lots of compact flourescent bulbs on campus, but still have disposal concerns because any flourescent bulb has mercury in it. If they can make them comparable to standard bulbs, cheaper to buy, and reliable, they'll be the common light of the future.
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