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So what's with these "Low energy, long lasting" lightbulbs?

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    #11
    Not safe for weak stomachs

    "WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES OF INJURY"

    Below is a link to a warning with Very graphic images of a foot injury as a result of a cut due to a broken energy saver bulb that introduced mercury to the wound.
    If you are of a delicate nature "DO NOT LOOK"

    http://www.spingola.com/Mercury%20Exposure.pdf
    Confusion is a natural state of being

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      #12
      Originally posted by Diver View Post
      "WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES OF INJURY"

      Below is a link to a warning with Very graphic images of a foot injury as a result of a cut due to a broken energy saver bulb that introduced mercury to the wound.
      If you are of a delicate nature "DO NOT LOOK"

      http://www.spingola.com/Mercury%20Exposure.pdf
      Is it worse than the pictures of your hand?

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        #13
        Originally posted by Diver View Post
        "WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES OF INJURY"

        Below is a link to a warning with Very graphic images of a foot injury as a result of a cut due to a broken energy saver bulb that introduced mercury to the wound.
        If you are of a delicate nature "DO NOT LOOK"

        http://www.spingola.com/Mercury%20Exposure.pdf
        "Vacuum Pump Connected to remove dead tissue from the foot." <-- Really? That's not what it appears to be doing, it appears to be creating a vacuum to draw fluids to the injured area and so aid healing.

        But hey, why let facts get in the way?

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          #14
          Originally posted by SupremeSpod View Post
          "Vacuum Pump Connected to remove dead tissue from the foot." <-- Really? That's not what it appears to be doing, it appears to be creating a vacuum to draw fluids to the injured area and so aid healing.

          But hey, why let facts get in the way?
          I didn't look at the technical aspects, I read it and had an immediate craving for roast pigs trotters
          Confusion is a natural state of being

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            #15
            Probably a good idea not to step on one but maybe this was due to a bacterial infection rather than the mercury (having just whizzed around the internet).

            Still I think it would be wise to be careful with them. I also have a store of incadescent lamps.
            I'm alright Jack

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              #16
              We've just put two rooms over to High Intensity LED bulbs and, I must admit, whilst fairly expensive, they have a 25 year lifetime and use fook all power. It involved putting in a new power unit for the downlighters, but the light is much whiter, and, as I said, power useage is now nominal.

              We are trying to become more self sufficient power wise and these LED's are the real deal.

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                #17
                Originally posted by zeitghost
                you'll use it. admit it




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