On 01/27/2015 01:38 PM, wrote:
"And where do they get this figure of CFLs using 20x their rated power for a whole second when turned on? That is definitely not true."

Yes, CFL's and fluorescents in general have a massive surge consumption when initially turned on. They also contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and cadmium that must be disposed of in a very scientific manner. When using renewable energy and safe nuclear energy, incandescents are by far the best lightbulb for the environment.




https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/54666/IN-L4099.html


the above are reproduction of the so-called Marconi bulbs.

I have them in one of my antique light fixtures.


In the old days when the filament broke ...with the bulb energized one
could tap on it and the loose elements would weld together and the bulb
would work again.