Browse Forums Building A New House Re: CFL down lights are not what they seem to be apparently. 22Apr 26, 2010 10:01 am We used CFL downlights instead of halogen not really for the energy saving but more so the saving on bulbs. CFL downlights cost much more but last even longer than halogen downlights. 7 months on and haven't had to replace any yet! Al & Caitie- Building the Hamilton 278 (Coral) at Narangba Re: CFL down lights are not what they seem to be apparently. 23Apr 26, 2010 1:32 pm Have you considered LED lights over CFLs ? Any personal experiences ? Land - Northerly Estate, Piara Waters Titles Issues 05 April 2010 Building with Ross North Homes Prestart Completed 12 April 2010 Finance Approved 01 May 2010 Slab down 29 May 2010 Frame Completed 28 June 2010 Roof Completed 22 July 2010 Lockup 12 August 2010 PCI 24 Sep 2010 Handover 08 Oct 2010 Building Thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32295&start=0 Re: CFL down lights are not what they seem to be apparently. 24Apr 27, 2010 1:21 pm A bit of reading on CFLs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8367933.stm This from the US, but applies to us too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv59PJ30WeM Don't forget these "simple" rules as well: http://www.environment.gov.au/settlemen ... posal.html The last one: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldne ... uture.html Re: CFL down lights are not what they seem to be apparently. 25Apr 30, 2010 12:07 am joeygbh It's not that long We had most globes replaced in SE Melbourne a couple of years ago as part of the federal gov programme funded back under Howard. These CFLs are working very well and did not have any problems really. As the colour of light is not quite 100% ... we do not use them in bedrooms and living. Built a 2 storey house... hebel, proctor, pvc windows, aiphone, deck roofs, louver covered patio They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper? 3 6141 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 14612 |