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Bulb: In September, the end came

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Kommt: Die giftige Quecksilber-"Energiesparlampe"

The toxic "mercury bulb"

Many of us push it out: The popular, environmentally and eye-friendly light bulb in September finally die after the will of the EU this year.

The mortality indicator lights for the following types:

  • 100 and 75 watt bulb (clear)

and ALL frosted bulbs,

  • 25 W,
  • 40 W,
  • 60 W,
  • 75 W

Who had ever screwed with him an "energy saving lamp", it will be observed: The life holds not what it promises. This personal experience of many a has now been reviewed by Ökotest in a test series. Conclusion: The life specifications of the lighting manufacturer does not correspond to reality. Supposedly live the "energy saving lamps" namely 12 times longer than a standard bulb. "Wrong," says Ökotest. (more ...)