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Disadvantages of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

CFL: DISADVANTAGESCFL vs Incandescent

Some of the disadvantages of compact fluorescent bulbs are that they are cold temperature sensitive, not recommended for enclosed fixtures, can have a higher initial cost than incandescent, have a longer warm up time, they may have limited color temperatures, do not dim nearly as smoothly, and dimming decreases the life of the bulb. 

In our opinion most of these downsides have been overcome. The real issue is the mercury contained in CFLs and the disposal related issues of how to properly dispose of a fluorescent bulb and its internal ballast. 

Please make sure to drop them off at your local recycling facility - most counties have a place where you can drop small residential quantities off for free.

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