Re: [GBlist] need help finding smart light bulbs...mercury?

["John H. Alderman III" <mountice@bellsouth.net>]

I believe that all florescent lighting contains mercury and argon (harmless) as well as the phosphors. The most dangerous thing on a nuclear submarine is not the radiation but the florescent lights. If you break a bulb there are special procedures to get the mercury. Mercury much like it does on a gold ring will damage piping systems. Breathing airborne is not good for you as well. I wonder if your appliance repairman carries a small florescent with him to use to check microwave ovens for leakage?

John







From: Htek@aol.com
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:16:17 EST
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Subject: Re: [GBlist] need help finding smart light bulbs...mercury?

Hello, 
I recently heard (from an appliance repairman...reputable fellow) the CFs contain mercury. 
Any truth to this? 

Tom 

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