Energy-saving bulbs: Long time to light up

Recently, we opted to exchange the vouchers in the government scheme to the Megamen type bulbs. One thing to note is that they take quite a long time to light up. I have phoned the agent and he told me it's because they are mercury free. Other types...

Recently, we opted to exchange the vouchers in the government scheme to the Megamen type bulbs. One thing to note is that they take quite a long time to light up. I have phoned the agent and he told me it's because they are mercury free.

Other types like Philips do not take a long time to light up. I have also e-mailed the MRA. They say they are up to standard, which is strange since there was a court ruling that states that these products were never submitted for inspection.

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