Pros
1. More cost-effective than incandescent bulbs.
2. Every CFL you use will save you about $30 over the life of the bulb.
3. CFLs can last 6 to 11 times longer than their incandescent counterparts.
4. Variety of shapes and sizes to match every families personal preference.
5. Newer generation CFLs come in cool light, soft light and day light versions,

making it easier for consumers to choose different types of lights for different rooms in the house.

Cons
1. Their price up front.
2. The mercury that is inside of the CFL. (App. 5mg)
3. Sometimes light is not very good.

    and optometrists do not like the new bulb . as it has a detrimental effect on our eyesight .

   as it makes us squint and the dullness is no good for our eyes .we need a bright light to see and read.  
4. Certain company's make poor CFLs.
5. CFLs are made in India and China, where environmental standards are virtually non-existent. 

 

*also Australia for the New  Zealand market

It is important now for CFL manufacturers to organize a safe recycling system.

 

So get rid of them now . before they alter all of our electric fittings in N.Z. e.t.a is next year .'09.