Thought this might be somewhat helpful for those property owners.
Early last week I was contacted by this lighting company called California QT Lightings Company, stating that they are subcontracted with Edison to replace light bulbs and fixture at no cost to the owner. However, there are some qualifications (1) Must be a Edison customer (2) Have not apply for this program in the last 4 years (3) Property must be 2 units and up. example: apartments, condo, duplex..etc. I do have a copy of their flyer but my scanner is not working.
You can call the lady that help me to get set up for it: Leslie 714-230-5126
I thought this maybe helpful before any of you jump into anything. I passed this info on to someone who could use this, and this was their response.
"We have used this, with mixed results. The fixtures were rather flimsy & we already had to replace some. Also they may be using the super efficient light bulbs....but they cost about $20 when you need a new bulb!!".
ausrican said: I thought this maybe helpful before any of you jump into anything. I passed this info on to someone who could use this, and this was their response.
"We have used this, with mixed results. The fixtures were rather flimsy & we already had to replace some. Also they may be using the super efficient light bulbs....but they cost about $20 when you need a new bulb!!".
If they last 30,000 hours, I don't mind. If they blow out after 6 weeks or 6 months, like many "energy efficient" gadgets with peculiar bulbs, I'll pass.
We've settled in on a blend of PL13-based floods and fixtures, and regular lamp fixtures with CFLs, in easy-to-reach locations, good for about 8,000 hours. Less accessible locations get 2x32 fluorescent fixtures or high-pressure sodium, both of which run about 24,000 hours between bulbs.
The nominal energy savings is meaningless compared to the maintenance requirements.
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