A&Q about Lotus
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All right, I recently moved into my new place, and all the existing working light bulbs are normal incandescent light bulbs.
I had a 3-pack of Ikea Fluorescent Energy Saving Bulbs laying around, so I replaced them with the Ikea bulbs. Three for $5 ($1.66 Each)
I went to a local hardware store and bought a 4-pack “Sunlight” Fluorescent Energy Saving Bulbs. Four for $10 ($2.50 Each).
Now I turn on the lights, the living room light bulbs have a yellow tint to it, and the kitchen light bulbs (the sunlight ones) have a white, brighter, tint to it.
IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY!
According to the sunlight bulb packaging, it’s supposed to create a soothing glare free light that simulates natural daylight.
I remember last year, I walked into my office, and it was super white. Maintenance changed all lighting fixtures to the “sunlight” light; because they claim, it’s better for your eyes.
So I went to the garage, and replaced the yellowish light with the whiter light, and I must say, the Elise does look a little bit better.
So I go to my closet and change that light bulb to the whiter light, and I must say, I can totally tell which white t-shirts are WHITER than the others.
So now I have a choice. I either need to change all light bulbs to the normal yellowish tint bulb, or change them all to the whiter ones.
Yellowish tint bulbs are more common and cheaper.
Whiter “sunlight” bulbs makes things come out better, but is more expensive, and in a way, seems somewhat bright. Maybe I’m just not used to it.
So ET folks, which do you pick? Is the extra 84 cents per bulb worth it for the whiter “sunlight” bulbs?
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Originally Posted by cpforyou
IT’S DRIVING ME CRAZY!
So ET folks, which do you pick? Is the extra 84 cents per bulb worth it for the whiter “sunlight” bulbs?
I think you should seek care for your OCD.
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So called full spectrum lights are great in an office work day environment - they allegedly reduce eys strain, fatigue and friction in the workplace and on and on...
But at home in evening most people prefer the warmth of candle light, firelight etc. So putting day light, blue toned bulbs in your living room is probably not the way to go. Too harsh even if color rendition is better. You also should match the color temperature of your bulbs so you don't get one space looking like its full of blue glare and another space looking warm and inviting... If you are going to use fluorescents, then warm white will match other types of bulbs better - low voltage halogen etc
Put daylight bulbs in your garage over the workbench and have warmer temperature bulbs in your house is my advice...
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I wouldn't fret about the sunlight bulbs being more expensive: you'll get your money back in electricity, plus they last a lot longer.
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White light is better to me.......cost should not be an issue if that is your preference.
As far as OCD goes, I worked for a company that aquired a new warehouse and the first order of business was replacing all flourescent lights with cool bulbs so they would all be the same, white light. The previous owners had a myriad of different bulbs from white to dingy yellow and that was one of the facility manager's pet peeves
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Better yet purchase compact florescent bulbs, save money on energy, reduce consumption of fossil fuels and reduce CO2 going into the atmosphere.
I put in 18 compact florescent bulbs and save about $10 a month on electricity.
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I also use the compact florescent bulbs, however, I mix in at least one of the full spectrum bulbs in the fixture. Still get the better look of full spectrum but much more effecient. FWIW there are many studied stating that full spectrum bulbs have a positive effect on preventing seasonal affective disorder or the tendency of people to have depressive type symptoms in winter months or when indoors and not exposed to natural light.
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Dumbest poll ever!