"Good point about LEDs also using rare earth materials. And thanks for the additional articles!"
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Price of CFLs going up!
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I'm sure many of you are already aware of the looming price spikes for CFLs, but I'm curious.... what are your thoughts on how long this will last and what impact will it have on consumer behavior? …Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ti Mougne Aug 18, 2011.
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Leo Rainer replied to Ti Mougne's discussion Price of CFLs going up!"Note that LEDs also use rare-earth phosphors to produce good quality white light. I don't know if the fraction of their cost due to phosphors is as high as with CFLs (currently 50%), but expect LED prices to rise too. Some detailed articles on…"
Bud Poll replied to Ti Mougne's discussion Price of CFLs going up!"Hi Ti Mougne
I read the link and I guess I take a different view. Even if prices double on CFL's, they will still be a great energy saving option. Plus, any increase can only work to motivate the advancement of the new LED…"
Ti Mougne posted a discussionPrice of CFLs going up!
I'm sure many of you are already aware of the looming price spikes for CFLs, but I'm curious.... what are your thoughts on how long this will last and what impact will it have on consumer behavior? Reference: http://prioritylighting.com/2011/06/phosphors-price-increase/
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