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Better labels might have helped the Zuerchers, the San Francisco couple. Initially, they put regular compact fluorescents in virtually every socket in their home, including enclosed ceiling lamps, dimmable fixtures and areas where lights are turned on and off frequently.[...]
“We’re both college-educated and pay attention to labels we read,” Ms. Zuercher said. “It feels like someone forgot to put a place to find the information.”
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Every one of the CFL's I've bought has had this information with them, in fact I'm fairly certain the first two scenarios are actually mentioned on the bulb's ballast itself. And a college education is no substitute for a good google search.
In fact any person that identifies themselves in that manner to present themselves as intelligent generally loses a fair amount of respect from me. Some of the biggest idiots I've known have had Master's degrees. Unless you are identifying yourself as being qualified in a particular field, that type of statement is superfluous and borderline elitist.
I'm not arguing that general reliability isn't an issue, I've said that from day one and that is one of the reasons why I -do not- support any laws mandating usage.
Thanks for the article.
-MJ