SpaceGhost Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electrical section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum 11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 hahahah this is full of win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I didn't write this to be clear, but funny none the less, I had to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuinqua Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone know if that energy efficient light bulb, the one with the twisty's, is any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't touch the glass bulb when changing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Does anyone know if that energy efficient light bulb, the one with the twisty's, is any good? They cost more, but their savings more than make up for it in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't touch the glass bulb when changing it! If it's cool you can touch the glass on the old bulb, but you're right about the new one. Triple post, ftw.. Just doin' my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You can't touch the bulb? For real? The twisty ones are cool except they take longer to light up and in some light sockets they make a weird humming noise. http://www.servicelighting.com/Fluorescent-Light-Bulbs I have used both the regular and twisty, and don't really have an opinion. I don't give a fuck about light bulbs. Why is this in the kitchen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Removed Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't touch the glass bulb when changing it! if your replacing the bulb, i dont think its in working order, hence not hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 it only takes one to shut the hell up but apparently you just had to click the new thread button. i got nothin edit: posting whilst drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trjackson Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't forget to use a potato half to safely remove a broken light bulb. Ohh, and of course make sure the light source is not turned on. HOME IMPROVEMENT/TOOL TIME FTW. Jackson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Why is this in the kitchen? I see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuinqua Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maybe you don't wanna touch the new glass bulb for the same reason you don't touch a new headlight bulb? I don't know, somebody clue me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Maybe you don't wanna touch the new glass bulb for the same reason you don't touch a new headlight bulb? I don't know, somebody clue me in. Nah thats halogens , thoose twistys are fluorescent so the skin oil thing doesnt apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 this thread is useless without pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitual Sinner Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Don't forget to use a potato half to safely remove a broken light bulb. Ohh, and of course make sure the light source is not turned on. HOME IMPROVEMENT/TOOL TIME FTW. Jackson this $8 EaseOut Bulb Remover will make it easy to reach inside there and twist out the remains of that hapless light bulb s base http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/4/2006/01/light_bulb_remover.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jizzle Juice Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 This is just great! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You can't touch the bulb? For real? The twisty ones are cool except they take longer to light up and in some light sockets they make a weird humming noise. http://www.servicelighting.com/Fluorescent-Light-Bulbs I have used both the regular and twisty, and don't really have an opinion. I don't give a fuck about light bulbs. Why is this in the kitchen? The only problem I have with the whole fluorescent thing is that they SUCK in outdoor light fixtures. They take forever to light in cold weather, which makes themm absolutely useless in motion-detector security fixtures, and in really cold weather, they sit there half-lit for half an hour before they get warm. OTOH, the multi-LED house bulbs are starting to come down in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 who needs a light bulb when you have neons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I like the low-energy fluorescents for indoor lamps just for extra brightness. A lamp you could ordinarily only put a 40w or 60w incandescent lamp into, you can toss in a 200w light output fluorescent. It's ungodly bright if that's what you're going for, and it won't melt down the base it's in . I actually saw a 300w comparable fluorescent at Lowes the other day too, I think it only used 60 or 70 watts. It was probably 6 inches tall or so, so it might not fit everywhere, but GOOD GOD that would give you a suntan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 http://i341.photobucket.com/albums/o368/Scroobius/neons.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmeden Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 You aren't supposed to touch the twisty part when changing a compact fluorescent bulb because they are both very fragile, and filled with a toxic material (Mercury). Break the bulb off, and you have two problems! *Always* grip the bulb by the plastic base when installing or removing. And as far as the list of members required to make one post... Here is a timely addition that fits CR a bit better: 2 to complain about how Republicans don't care about blown out light bulbs (it should be your freedom to sit in the dark, damn it) 3 to complain about how Democrats would make light bulbs better for everyone (if given the chance and enough tax dollars) 3 to complain about how Ron Paul would have eliminated light bulbs altogether and that the system is broken since we have been using tungsten to brighten our homes for 100 years now and the founding fathers didn't need any of that crap. 1 to "remind" everyone that the elections are a sham and that all politicians are alike (They all want to see their own privileged asses get a position of power) (what were we talking about anyway?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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