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Originally Posted by Destrox
At my last job we used these fluorescent bulbs for our entry way.
I had probably 5-6 of them "burn up" in the base unit. Literally charred, super hot. (Remember these puppies ran 24/7, not household standard but not safe at all.)
Far from safe, and they contain mercury as well. Horrible for the environment.
Personally I avoid them as well, and this just helps my decision.
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Even if it only lasts the same amount of time as an incandescent, the amount of mercury put into the environment from burning coal to light the incandescent is larger than the amount in a CFL.