This change will save the planet. Reduce heat and save electricity. Sounds good!
What if one breaks, what do I do?
- People and pets should leave the room
- Open window on way out
- leave window open 15 minutes
- Shut off air conditioner
- Scoop up glass fragments with a stiff paper or cardboard
- Place in glass jar with metal lid
- Use sticky tape to pick up powder
- Wipe area clean with damp paper towel
- Place in jar
- Wash hands
- Next time you vacuum shut off air conditioner
- Keep windows open 15 minutes
- Check with local or state government about disposal requirements
Wear gloves, safety glasses, coveralls, and dust mask.
Don't worry when the mercury leaches into our drinking water, causes birth defects, autism, and other ailments the government can simply start a warning program as they are currently doing for lead. Then we can switch back to Edison light bulbs.
A. C. Smithson
I for one am hoarding the old light bulbs because they will disappear in a few years. Why is None of this printed on the packaging the new-style bulbs are sold in.
ReplyDeleteNone of this is printed on the packaging because the EPA who issued the cleanup instruction also says the bulb poses no harm to you. Government in action.
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