Comments on: Using CFLs in Light Fixtures http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/electrical-and-lighting/using-cfls-in-light-fixtures/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:15:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Mark http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/electrical-and-lighting/using-cfls-in-light-fixtures/#comment-22115 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:51:16 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/electrical-and-lighting/using-cfls-in-light-fixtures/#comment-22115 It's true the CFL only uses 15 watts, however you are paying for 25 VA of electricity. In other words you are not getting your moneys worth. These CFL bulbs have a very high power factor, and requires more electricity to run the transformers inslde the bulb that it can product. Also it is recommended that you call HazMet if you break one of these new fangled, over priced piecs of junk. The 'Old' Incandescent you got what you paid for 100 watts is exactly what you get. Not so with this scam of the CFL. It’s true the CFL only uses 15 watts, however you are paying for 25 VA of electricity. In other words you are not getting your moneys worth. These CFL bulbs have a very high power factor, and requires more electricity to run the transformers inslde the bulb that it can product.

Also it is recommended that you call HazMet if you break one of these new fangled, over priced piecs of junk.

The ‘Old’ Incandescent you got what you paid for 100 watts is exactly what you get. Not so with this scam of the CFL.

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