I just finished reading a lengthy article about the advantages of Compact Flourescant Lamps.
Interesting tidbit; The average American home has 30+ lightbulbs ! ( I didn't believe.... count 'em )
Tho Americans are gradually switching over to CFL's, Americans don't MAKE CFL's !... not a one !
If China stops shipping, we're out of luck !
There's an old Polish joke about "losing the recipe to make icecubes" At times I fear Americans will be the modern joke about losing the recipe to manufacture anything !.