Comments on: Mr. Luna’s Bright Idea

By: BMW HID Kits

BMW HID Kits — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:27:51 +0000

What a fantastic idea, i’m from across the pond in the UK and i think this could also be a great thing to be adopted over here too.

By: fun on wheels

fun on wheels — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:19:36 +0000

fun on wheels…

How does the rss feed work so I can get updated on your blog?…

By: Deanna Zachrich

Deanna Zachrich — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:00:37 +0000

This is such a simple, creative idea. I love it!
In the past I’ve always given bottled water to the kids for my Earth Day Presentations. It was easy to explain the numbers on plastics and they enjoyed the water. But as of this moment , I’ve decided that CFLs would be a fantastic idea. I always hope that I give each kid enough info so they go home and share with their parents. If they bring home a light bulb I sure it will spark a great conversation. Thank you so very much for all you’re doing for this one planet we have.

By: Peter Byles

Peter Byles — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:59:52 +0000

It should be pointed out that changing to compact fluorescent bulbs will not save energy if the weather is cold enough to have the heating on in the house; incandescent bulbs help to heat the house and reduce the energy used by the central heating. In the summer the opposite is true if you have air conditioning on, of course.

By: Karen Lee Samson

Karen Lee Samson — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:53:18 +0000

I am a teacher, currently teaching a self contained SVE (severe varying exceptionalities) in a middle school setting. I was looking for simple experiments for class and home work extra credit. I came aross your site. Wonderful Ideas, experiments, and savings for all within our human society.
Thank you,
Karen

By: Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown — Wed, 30 May 2007 05:00:32 +0000

I think that it is a great idea. I am also a science teacher and after I read this information I went to Wal-Mart and I bought 2- 3 pack of fluorescent light bulbs. By the end of the summer I hope to only have those types of bulbs throughout my whole house. My family and I are very concerned with conserving energy.

Thanks

By: Massari

Massari — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:03:58 +0000

bright eyes lyrics…

I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….

By: Lee Wilkinson

Lee Wilkinson — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:18:44 +0000

Hi Steve!

I really enjoy your website and the videos! I do science shows for elementary schools in the Chicago area, and also science camps in Texas in the summer. I’ve done a few of your experiments, but I’m always looking for more cool ways to teach kids about science!

I was interested in Mr. Luna’s idea, after reading about it here. I think it’s a great idea, although I question some of the science behind it. I’m including a copy of the comment I left on his web site.

Keep up the good work!

-Lee

Hi Mr. Luna,

I think it’s a great idea to use fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent. In fact, we have been doing that for years in my family. It simply makes sense to save electricity whenever you can. Americans are far too wasteful, so Bravo! for helping to teach us to conserve!
I do want to add one note of caution. The claim that reducing CO2 emissions by using less electricty will decrease Global Warming is not necessarily true. The causes of Global Warming are not yet understood. In fact, there is even debate in the scientific community over whether Global Warming is even taking place! Thiry years ago people were concerned that we were heading into another ice age. In any case, the vast bulk of the so called “greenhouse gases” is made up of water vapor, not CO2, and the percentage of CO2 produced by humans is a tiny fraction of that.
Nevertheless, I applaud your efforts at conservation! If we all tried a little harder, this world would be a much better place!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 15 May 2006 14:50:14 +0000

Thats is such a good idea to save on electricity. But to let everyone know, GLOBAL WARMING DOSENT EXIST!!!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 14:04:56 +0000

Hi – I manage the EPA’s ENERGY STAR Change a Light, Change the World Campaign, and am really inspired by Mr. Luna. Want to make sure that the people choosing CFLs are looking for the government’s blue ENERGY STAR label on the packaging when they shop — that way, you can better avoid getting a ‘harsh, flickering white light’ and ‘cooler’ colors. They have to meet a quality standard. My husband and I have changed nearly every light at home to ENERGY STAR labeled CFLs or fixtures, and you just can’t tell the difference.

- Wendy

By: Roshelle Wilder

Roshelle Wilder — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 02:15:59 +0000

Hi Im from RMMS and I l0ove your Idea it’s great and i agree of what your doing thatn

By: Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:44:45 +0000

Hey my names Kenny, I got to school at Robert Moses, the school Mr. Luna teaches at, I’m a big supporter and I’m posting comments and what not anywhere I can. Please, help out the cause, his blog is http://www.thebrightidea.blogspot.com incase you want to comment there and help the cause like I am. STAND UP!!!

-Kenny

By: Steve Hall

Steve Hall — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:03:44 +0000

I, too, have replaced my incadescent bulbs with fluoro bulbs but the bright, white light is much harsher and some say it is not good to study under fluoro lights because of the 60 hertz flickering. Try some experiments with fluoro lights acting as stob lights. For example, the mercury vapour lights on highways at night will cause car wheels to spin like the wagon wheels on old TV westerns. Will work in a lab, too.

By: Laura Kitselman

Laura Kitselman — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:10:16 +0000

My sixth grade class held a bulb trade-in last year. First, they raised over $400 with an ice cream sale. then, we went to Costco and purchased as many packages of CFL’s as we could. At the school’s end of the year picnic, we set up a booth and gave away the CFL bulb to anyone who agrred to replace an incandescent. By the end of the evening, we had given away all the bulbs and educated our school community.
-Laura Kitselman Loudoun Country Day School

By: MT Bartley

MT Bartley — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 03:34:38 +0000

Steve,

Really enjoy the Podcasts and many thank to the 9 News folks for paying for the server space.

We’ve personnally changed out a few bulbs after viewing the Podcast in my science class. It definently got my students thinking as well. I do notice the flourescent bulbs have a cooler color temperature to them. I don’t see myself changing everybulb in the house, or school. However, as you pointed out in the 9 News segment, everybulb changed helps

You do a great job. Keep up the good work. Good science and good fun.

By: Jolyn alayne

Jolyn alayne — Thu, 26 Jan 2006 15:48:40 +0000

I think I will pass out the flourescent light bulbs for my son’s 14th party! He is an avid envirnmentalist, and I think it will be a smash! I am also going to do some of Steve Spangler’s science experiments.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:25:11 +0000

Lorraine – You might want to make a trip to the local Home Depot or Lowes to get some advice from the “lighting expert”. My advice is just to replace standard 60 watt bulbs with 60 watt CFL (which are really 17 watts, I believe) and you’re saving energy!

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:14:51 +0000

Terry – No problem reprinting the post. Thanks for your professionalism and for taking the time to ask. 15 more bulbs is a great start!

By: Terry Hannum

Terry Hannum — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:54:43 +0000

Hi Steve and Mr Luna:
Can we reprint this experiment in the local news paper if we keep it exactly as is with credits? Do we need to get permission? Count on 15 more bulbs changed from us!
Terry Hannum

By: Lorraine Hudson

Lorraine Hudson — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 04:02:59 +0000

Hi Steve, I saw your lightbulb test on 9News, but I didn’t catch on how to know what wattage to get. My ceiling fans use 40 watts and my lamps use 60 watts. Do they have anything for 3-way lamps or outside lights? I love watching your segments on 9news and going to your seminars at the CAYEC Fairs in the spring and fall!!! Keep up the great stuff.