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Belly35

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Jan 2, 2014 5:54 AM
Lights out for the incandescent light bulb as of Jan. 1, 2014

i have change some of my home light bulbs over the year but I have 200 60watt incandescent at the warehouse.... I think I will be still using incandescent for sometime

the power company contacted me about my warehouse and wanted to come in and give me an estimate on upgrading the warehouse lighting to a more efficient. One of my friends who also has a warehouse fell for the estimated offer. Bottom line 6000.00 buck and a lighting system that requires the EPA to change bulbs.... No thanks
Jan 2, 2014 5:54am
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Apple

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Jan 2, 2014 7:04 AM
This makes me wonder... will the coal-fired power plant that supplies Belly's electricity be closed down before he uses up his cache of incandescent bulbs?
Jan 2, 2014 7:04am
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Belly35

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Jan 2, 2014 8:44 AM
Apple;1560655 wrote:This makes me wonder... will the coal-fired power plant that supplies Belly's electricity be closed down before he uses up his cache of incandescent bulbs?
I get my power from AEP
At last count in my house I have 58 light bulb socket + / - I would estimate that about half are the newer type, basement, garage, work bench, attic, shed are still old incandesent. Maybe I replace in those area two or three bulbs per year.
Jan 2, 2014 8:44am
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 2, 2014 8:48 AM
What an excellent thread.
Jan 2, 2014 8:48am
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Jan 2, 2014 9:17 AM
Well, It was.....
Jan 2, 2014 9:17am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 2, 2014 9:46 AM
All of my lights have been changed from incandescent to the new ones.

Hope this helps.
Jan 2, 2014 9:46am
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Brudda o da bomber

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Jan 2, 2014 11:17 AM
I figured out what the ol man is REALLY doing with all of these bulbs

Jan 2, 2014 11:17am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 2, 2014 11:32 AM
Devils Advocate;1560779 wrote:I figured out what the ol man is REALLY doing with all of these bulbs

It's amazing he can still fit light bulbs up his ass with his head so firmly up there
Jan 2, 2014 11:32am
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ts1227

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Jan 2, 2014 11:49 AM
dlazz;1560708 wrote:All of my lights have been changed from incandescent to the new ones.

Hope this helps.
Mine are too (Sams Club had them really cheap when I moved) and my electric bill is quote low. Hope this also helps.
Jan 2, 2014 11:49am
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Jawbreaker

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Jan 2, 2014 12:02 PM
Belly35;1560648 wrote:Lights out for the incandescent light bulb as of Jan. 1, 2014

i have change some of my home light bulbs over the year but I have 200 60watt incandescent at the warehouse.... I think I will be still using incandescent for sometime

the power company contacted me about my warehouse and wanted to come in and give me an estimate on upgrading the warehouse lighting to a more efficient. One of my friends who also has a warehouse fell for the estimated offer. Bottom line 6000.00 buck and a lighting system that requires the EPA to change bulbs.... No thanks
LOL at a warehouse with 60 watt incandescent bulbs and the whole EPA joke. Both are foolish and uninformed.
Jan 2, 2014 12:02pm
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Jan 2, 2014 12:16 PM
Jawbreaker;1560793 wrote:LOL at a warehouse with 60 watt incandescent bulbs and the whole EPA joke. Both are foolish and uninformed.
Yeah, I'm pretty positive you're allowed to change your own damn CFLs Belly.
Jan 2, 2014 12:16pm
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Jan 2, 2014 12:56 PM
You could replace 200 incandescent 60 watt bulbs yourself for about $75
Jan 2, 2014 12:56pm
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Jan 2, 2014 1:02 PM
Given the mercury content involved with the new bulbs, it wouldn't surprise me if there are special regulations regarding commercial use/replacement that might include the EPA or possibly OSHA.
Jan 2, 2014 1:02pm
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Jan 2, 2014 1:06 PM
Belly35;1560648 wrote:Lights out for the incandescent light bulb as of Jan. 1, 2014

i have change some of my home light bulbs over the year but I have 200 60watt incandescent at the warehouse.... I think I will be still using incandescent for sometime

the power company contacted me about my warehouse and wanted to come in and give me an estimate on upgrading the warehouse lighting to a more efficient. One of my friends who also has a warehouse fell for the estimated offer. Bottom line 6000.00 buck and a lighting system that requires the EPA to change bulbs.... No thanks
I work at a company that recently upgraded most of the lighting....there are AEP rebates for doing the upgrades. We are a pretty good sized company so it was significant, not sure what your situation is.
Jan 2, 2014 1:06pm
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Jan 2, 2014 1:11 PM
Apple;1560818 wrote:Given the mercury content involved with the new bulbs, it wouldn't surprise me if there are special regulations regarding commercial use/replacement that might include the EPA or possibly OSHA.
There's regulations as far as how to recycle/dispose of them but there's absolutely nothing I've ever seen that says the EPA has to change your bulbs.
Jan 2, 2014 1:11pm
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Jan 2, 2014 1:24 PM
Lol once again belly starts a thread that makes no sense.
Jan 2, 2014 1:24pm
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Jan 2, 2014 1:32 PM
At least he hasn't blamed Obama yet, it's coming I'm sure.
Jan 2, 2014 1:32pm
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Jawbreaker

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Jan 2, 2014 1:33 PM
GoPens;1560842 wrote:At least he hasn't blamed Obama yet, it's coming I'm sure.
Blaming the EPA is just about the same.
Jan 2, 2014 1:33pm
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Belly35

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Jan 2, 2014 1:42 PM
wes_mantooth;1560823 wrote:I work at a company that recently upgraded most of the lighting....there are AEP rebates for doing the upgrades. We are a pretty good sized company so it was significant, not sure what your situation is.
The 200 old style bulbs been here for years, we have florescent tube type lighting …
My friend warehouse is about the same size as mine, so looking a $6000.00 and that is with the discount, rebate and tax break he said…
Like he said until his business has a better growth outlook, shows a better profit, increase in business and can get some of his staff back … $6000.00 is not going to happen anytime soon
Jan 2, 2014 1:42pm
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Jan 2, 2014 2:56 PM
Belly35;1560849 wrote:The 200 old style bulbs been here for years, we have florescent tube type lighting …
My friend warehouse is about the same size as mine, so looking a $6000.00 and that is with the discount, rebate and tax break he said…
Like he said until his business has a better growth outlook, shows a better profit, increase in business and can get some of his staff back … $6000.00 is not going to happen anytime soon
I can understand that but if the payback is less than a year it is a no brainier.
Jan 2, 2014 2:56pm
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Jan 2, 2014 3:18 PM
Jawbreaker;1560887 wrote:I can understand that but if the payback is less than a year it is a no brainier.
I'm not sure of the pay back time frame, it could have been a five year projected program. But I can tell you this no matter what the pay back time peroid is .... Lighting is not a priority. I could think of about 20 other usage for the $6000.00 that could provide a higher pay back and future growth than lights...
Problem is may smaller business don't have that $6000.00 nor do they want to finance for lighting.

Saving does not alway make a profit ...
Jan 2, 2014 3:18pm
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Jan 2, 2014 3:24 PM
Belly35;1560902 wrote: Saving does not alway make a profit ...
Your president agrees.
Jan 2, 2014 3:24pm
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Belly35

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Jan 2, 2014 3:53 PM
Devils Advocate;1560906 wrote:Your president agrees.
Worthless spending waste profit and hinders prosperity
Jan 2, 2014 3:53pm
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Jan 2, 2014 4:03 PM
Jawbreaker;1560887 wrote:I can understand that but if the payback is less than a year it is a no brainier.
Agreed. All our capital projects typically have to have at least a two year payback to be approved
Jan 2, 2014 4:03pm