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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Hi there,</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>We have for years been advocating the use
of energy efficient Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL) to reduce loads and
reduce system cost.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>A recent study by DEP in Maine has raised
the alarm about mercury poisoning form these bulbs. If there is a breakage the
resulting levels of mercury on the floor of the house are well above acceptable
limits. Secondly there seems to be little serious effort to safely recycle
these bulbs in a manner that keeps the mercury out of the eco system.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>I understand that LED lamps are mercury
free. This would seem to be a much safer alternative.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>While many of us have mercury amalgams in
our mouth the mercury is supposedly in a form that is not significantly
ingested, whereas the mercury in a CFL is in vapour form when hot and powder
form when cold, and therefore can pose a hazard to health. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Can I suggest some discussion on this and
can we do our best to keep it scientific, I don’t mean to spread
emotional alarm without due cause.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Thanks,</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span lang=EN-NZ
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Carl Emerson</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span lang=EN-NZ
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Free Power Ltd.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=blue face=Arial><span lang=EN-NZ
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Auckland N.Z.</span></font></p>
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