I have had sporadic problems with Echo Dot and Echo Show devices losing connectivity.
Restoring connectivity has sometimes required a lot of effort - resetting, replacing, reconfiguring, etc.
I tried something different - I looked for potential interference with the wifi signal.
When I turned off a compact fluorescent bulb, the Echo Spot next to it immediately connected.
I replaced the bulb with an incandescent and have not had a recurrence.
The fix may not be permanent, as there are other sources of interference, but it has helped so far.
I’ve been told it’s one of the worst you can get online on a beardie forum but just today at a reptile breeder a worker said that it’s actually fine to use. I switched to a T8 because I didn’t want to hurt mine but apparently there needs to be a small amount of light on the cool side to simulate being underground.
Hi, Burlington.
I recently moved to the city and the house I bought had all compact fluorescent light bulbs that contain mercury. I've switched all of these bulbs to something else and want to safely recycle or dispose of said mercury bulbs.
I tried bringing them to Canadian Tire on Appleby north of Upper Middle (because I was under the impression all CTs had a recycling program) but I was mistaken and they do not.
Anyone know of a recycling/disposal programs in Burlington where I can safely retire these bulbs?
https://imgur.com/gallery/k8RlfwD
Stock photo of a bulb I found online much like the ones I have (in case anyone wasn't sure which bulbs I was talking about).
Thanks in advanced.
Every light bulb in my house is a compact fluorescent energy saving bulb except two (a strip light and a not-so-compact fluorescent bulb). Obviously this is much better than incandescent bulbs, and I expect them to last for years yet. But I’m also looking to reduce my energy bills - particularly electricity.
Is it worth my while replacing all or most of the bulbs in my house with LED bulbs before they die? Or should I just wait for nature to take its course and replace them as and when needed?
Since CFLs contain mercury that may not be contained after they burn out, and incandescents being inefficient comparatively.
While it is not enough mercury to be a danger to your home or family, it is enough to warrant proper disposal. Mercury is toxic and can hurt animals and contaminate groundwater.
However, CFLs actually help reduce total mercury emmissions in the U.S. because of their significant energy savings, according to the EPA. But you should still dispose of them properly if they break or go out.
More info: http://www2.epa.gov/cfl/recycling-and-disposal-after-cfl-burns-out#important
