Comments on: Halogen Light Bulbs from Sylvania

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:41:25 +0000

Like many of you, halogen bulbs are my current #1 bulb. They give off a warm light that is much better than CFLs. I never liked CFLs because they have to many limitations. They burn our quickly if they are turned on and off multiple times a day, they don't like the cold and their color stinks. I'll probably switch straight from halogens to LEDs once the price goes down. I wasn't impressed much with LEDs either until I saw one of the new Toshiba 16P30S/827/FL32. They are pretty impressive! I didn't even know Toshiba made light bulbs!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:54 +0000

Oh shoot, nevermind I see someone else already asked about that.
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By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:57:50 +0000

Since you’ve been using those bulbs for awhile now, have you noticed that they get extra hot? Remember those old halogen lamps that were a fire hazard back in the day?
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By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:59:39 +0000

I can't wait to give these bulbs a try! As a side note, I did a lot of research on CFL's. Elaine can you provide a link to the article? From what I have read, they do contain mercury, but about 1% of the amount that is in a mercury thermometer. And I know plenty of us grew up with those in our house. You do have to take some precautions if they break, but no HazMat team is required. I just think the "danger" level can be a bit overdone. But if there is more recent research on them I would love to see it. .-= Amber´s last blog ..Is BPA really all that bad? =-.

By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:03:05 +0000

Kim,
Yes, I do remember I had a halogen torchier lamp where that was the case. These bulbs are quite different from the floor lamp style.

I went and compared the heat factor of a regular incandescent bulb to the new halogen after your comment and I truly do not notice much of a difference at all. They are both hot!

Great question, by the way, I did not even think to check the heat factor! I love your geeky mind.

By: Alyssa Francis

Alyssa Francis — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:58:26 +0000

Hi Elaine,
I just checked out the article you recommended. I was not aware that CFL’s are now considered dangerous. That is really good to know, and it was an eye-opening article.

However, the bulbs I tried are halogen, an alternative to CFL’s that still saves money. I did some extra research after my post, and overall, they do seem like a much safer alternative to CFL’s.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:34:44 +0000

Read about why these light bulbs are dangerous to your health and why you should not have them in your house especially if you have children in the home in the January 2010 Prevention magazine article “Electroshocker.” CFL’s are considers “dirty electricity.”

By: Crystal Brothers

Crystal Brothers — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:04:17 +0000

Yes, I too have read that they burn hotter and that could be a concern. As with anything, there are always pros and cons so I would recommend researching to further your knowledge, which is what I always do if I see one-sided info about something.

Thanks for the advertisement though, it’s nice to see the options and that there is some “middle ground” between the inefficient bulbs and the CFL bulbs containing mercury. That is a real concern with me as well, and I had actually recently decided to switch back since we had a scare with a bulb almost breaking.
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By: Super Amazing Savings

Super Amazing Savings — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:48:51 +0000

Thanks for posting about this ’cause I use one of the coily ones in my office and I thought I got the wrong wattage or something ’cause it’s so dim. It’s good to know there is an alternative that’s safe, green and cost effective. Cool post.

By: Kim @ DomesticGeekGirl

Kim @ DomesticGeekGirl — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:51:58 +0000

Do these new Halogen bulbs get very hot, Alyssa? I remember the old halogen floor lamp that I got rid of because bugs land on the light bulb and then start cooking (with a nice little stream of smoke rising rising up). These bulbs sounds awesome, but I wouldn’t want to burn my lampshades.