In article , wrote:
On Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:57:41 +0000 (UTC), (Don
Klipstein) wrote:
The ban does not kick in until 2012,
We have many recessed floods on dimmers.
Dimmable CFL's are WAY too expensive right now.
I sure hope that changes before anyt kind of ban on them.
And I hope something improves with the "warmup" time.
I now have all CFL floods in my kitchen. When I'm ready to make
dinner, I have to pre-heat the lights and the oven at the same time.
You may try replacing some of the CFL floods with Philips Halogena
"Energy Saver" floods, available at Home Depot. Yesterday, I saw 40 watt
ones (60-65 watt equivalent) in 2 different sizes. The larger size is
BR30 (3.75 inch diameter).
They are not nearly as efficient as CFLs, but they are more efficient
than ordinary incandescents. And they are dimmable.
I somewhat remember (I hope correctly) that floods are not affected by
the upcoming ban.
- Don Klipstein )