A 'Green' Law that Makes Sense

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by cal828

Oh sorry, I just noticed you said you didn't use the fluorescent bulbs. Mine don't seem to make a buzzing noise, but I guess, if you are using sensitive recording equipment, it probably picks up the slightest noise.

It's something you can hear if you put your ear right up next to them, and yeah, recording equipment can pick up EVERYTHING (stomach grumbles are my particular nemesis). I'm not aware of the buzzing unless I'm recording. So I find fluorescents totally fine for everyday use. The $$ one I bought is (I think) an LCD.

Although lately I've just been reading the text on an iPad and sitting in the dark!

[cal828]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

It's something you can hear if you put your ear right up next to them, and yeah, recording equipment can pick up EVERYTHING (stomach grumbles are my particular nemesis). I'm not aware of the buzzing unless I'm recording. So I find fluorescents totally fine for everyday use. The $$ one I bought is (I think) an LCD.

Although lately I've just been reading the text on an iPad and sitting in the dark!

Never heard of an LCD, but there is an LED (light emitting diode) and as you said these are kind of expensive. CFLs are usually somewhere in between the incandescents and the LEDs. Both CFLs and LEDs last longer than incandescents. Apparently, turning them on and off a lot makes the CFLs not last as long. Also, putting them in recessed light sockets. Both seem to be good for the environment as far as energy usage is concerned; however, the CFLs contain mercury which is not so good.