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johnd83

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3. CFLs are really not very environmentally friendly
Fri Sep 27, 2013, 05:58 PM
Sep 2013

They contain mercury and don't last as long as advertised. Add in the shipping and you might as well use standard light bulbs or make the jump to LED.

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