Do you use fluorescent swirly light bulbs ?

[Mikey]

...... or are you a hold out ?

I use them, but I hate the fact my glass fixures wont fit over them.

[skid14]

i try to be a hold out. my cat really enjoys regular bulbs over his bed.

[Mikey]

^swirlies might help him think better

[Nostalgiabuff]

I use them but I don't like them. they take too damn long to light up. I don't notice any savings on my electric bill either

[Mr.Marion]

Yep I use them still not completely converted though. Also they can't be used in barns or garages because of the temperature.

[HardyGirl]

I tried to use them in this house, but the fixtures are so old, they either flicker or burn out super fast.

[Duncan]

Yep I use them still not completely converted though. Also they can't be used in barns or garages because of the temperature.

I hadn't heard this, but a quick Googling reveals that you're right. I use these bulbs in outdoor lights that are left on 24/7, so the temp isn't really an issue. However, yeah - it does take a while for the ones in my garage to get bright.

Overall, I'm OK with these bulbs. It took a while, but they've grown on me.

[rche]

can't stand them. old skool or led bulbs for me.

[starsky]

not bright enough for me!

[Brazoo]

I used them, but never liked them. I've been switching them over to LED bulbs and I think they're awesome. They're a bit pricier, but we get a provincial subsidy for switching which helps a bit. The light looks fantastic, they dim properly and supposedly the last much much longer.

[MIB41]

I like them because they don't burn hot. Not at all. So that's a good thing.

[apes3978]

I use them...

[knight errant00]

We started using them few years ago, and they just irritate me now as they take too long to come on and don't light as brightly as they should -- never lasted as long as they were supposed to. I've been switching everything to LED and I'm much happier with those.

[Mikey]

Are you guys buying the 100W-120W ones ?

If not, I think that's your problem not enough light.

The one I have in my kitchen right now is 120 and I swear it's brighter than any regular bulb.

[Fitski]

Hey! Energy conservation costs jobs!! Stick to the inefficient bulbs please! A message from your friendly neighbourhood power worker