Warning on light bulbs

[GregW]

Question. Do led's contain any toxic or otherwise hazardous materials?

I think some of them contain a small amount of phosphorous. You can check here for more info at Philips

 

[DeltaAir423]

Fluorescent bulbs have always contained mercury, and the cleanup procedures have not changed, and the bulbs have always fallen under HAZMAT. The reason that this is coming to light, is that fluorescent bulbs have been primarily used in non-residential settings. Now that CFL's are more and more being used in a residential setting, people are still learning the hazards that these materials can have.

As far as LED's are concerned, this is still a new technology that is in it's infancy. As far as hazmat concerns about LED's, the only thing I see about disposal, is to follow the same disposal for printed circuit boards. Now in going through wikipedia, some LED's are listed as being manufactured with arsenic and phosphorus compounds.

Just remember every action involves some amount of risk. You as the consumer need to research the possible risks associated with the product that you purchase, and do a risk/benefit analysis with anything you do. We do not live in a perfectly safe world, and never will.

 

[bugimike]

I don't understand all the concern.

My concern is being forced to use a type of bulb that "I" do not want to use. That is my concern...the hazards of the mercury are just a bit ironic in my humble opinion.

That was a point well-made by the senator in the deleted "political" video, Basil!! :wink:

 

[Banjo]

The LEDs do contain small amounts of toxic chemicals, but you'd have to take agressive steps to break one apart to expose them, and then they are not in a vapor form to be inhaled by being in the same room. Also they tend to last a lot longer than even the flourecent bulbs.

 

[DNK]

Do NOT buy CHINESE LEDS. Don't ask me how I know

 

[bugimike]

I like to try buying as little of stuff made in China as possible (it hard to impossible to eliminate altogether!!). I should say, I strive to buy stuff made here first, and then if unavailable will seek products from abroad, with China low on the list (I am not a sinophobe, I just find that in general their quality is substandard!)

 

[DeltaAir423]

I like to try buying as little of stuff made in China as possible (it hard to impossible to eliminate altogether!!). I should say, I strive to buy stuff made here first, and then if unavailable will seek products from abroad, with China low on the list (I am not a sinophobe, I just find that in general their quality is substandard!)

Funny you mention that. I was just reading an article in Money talking about the writing is on the wall for the decline of globalization, and the rise of localization. Facing rising oil prices, a weakening dollar, and lack of quality control in some countries is having companies looking at moving back to the US.

Such as it seems to be the ebb and flow of global economics, and life in general. If you drop one thing and latch on to another without any sort of balance, you will find yourself coming short in some areas.

 

[SilentUnicorn]

it still all comes down to being responsible for what you consume.


mark

 

[Mickey Richaud]

it still all comes down to being responsible for what you consume.


mark

Now THERE'S a thought! :thumbsup:

 

[vagt6]

Amen! Once again, you hit it right on the head, Mickey.

Fixed.

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Amen! Once again, you hit it right on the head, Mickey.

Fixed.

Not me - just affirming Mark's comment!

 

[angelfj1]

I(I am not a sinophobe, I just find that in general their quality is substandard!)

Mike: we've been through this before, but I believe that the Chinese can and do produce a wide range of qualities. If you want cheap they probably do cheap better than anyone!

 

[Basil]

I(I am not a sinophobe, I just find that in general their quality is substandard!)

Mike: we've been through this before, but I believe that the Chinese can and do produce a wide range of qualities. If you want cheap they probably do cheap better than anyone!

Lets not debate that issue please.

 

[Tinster]

CFL's strobe and should not be used in areas with rotating machinery.

My daughter-in-law to be suffers from the type of epilepsy in which she is sensitive to strobing lights.

<span style="color: #990000">Me too Boss. Strobes make instantly dizzy, my knees fall out from
under me and I collapse in a heap on the floor.

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[Brooklands]

Such as it seems to be the ebb and flow of global economics, and life in general. If you drop one thing and latch on to another without any sort of balance, you will find yourself coming short in some areas.

The pendulum never swings down and immediately stops dead center. It goes back and forth and beyond equilibrium in each direction.

All things in moderation, except maybe LBC's.

 

[GregW]

<span style="color: #990000">Me too Boss. Strobes make instantly dizzy, my knees fall out from
under me and I collapse in a heap on the floor.

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That must make timing the 6 a little tough.

 

[Don_Neff]

> Strobes make me instantly dizzy, my knees fall
> out from under me and I collapse in a heap...

Yah still have to use your turn signals regardless.