Megaman produces five short videos to explain the benefits and issues of Low Energy Lighting

(21/01/2010)

Ordinary light bulbs of the traditional incandescent type have been withdrawn from general sale in the UK. This has raised a number of issues, including the way in which the switch over from incandescent to low energy light bulbs has been handled by the Government, significant health & safety concerns, recycling challenges, the perceived economics of using the new types, and complaints about both performance and light quality.

In order to clarify the facts of what is clearly a complex scenario, Megaman has produced a collection of five short videos. The videos, which have now been posted on the company’s website and on YouTube, each feature interviews with Adrian Kitching, the firm’s UK Sales Director. He explains simply how common misconceptions have complicated the current situation, and what the true facts are.

All five videos may be seen on the megamanuk.com website, and individual videos may also be seen on you Tube:

• The Switch over from incandescent to low energy light bulbs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROvUoN-OmhU

• Health & Safety Issues of low energy light bulbs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k0iMzyOh0E

• Not all low energy light bulbs are dim, slow and unattractive
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvh8c9XFWhk

• How low energy light bulbs can save you money
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqwVZKatVJE

• Recycling low energy light bulbs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PllAVh9I8kM

The videos have been produced as part of a wider public relations initiative by Megaman to explain the benefits of low energy lighting, and to alleviate some public concerns based on outdated information and unreliable anecdotal reports.

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