[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Meet the New Bulb ... Same as the Old Bulb?

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Meet the New Bulb ... Same as the Old Bulb?
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1206680300.shtml


   We have installed 10 CFC bulbs to date, and just had one fail. For
   certain uses, I like them - assuming they last long enough to cover
   their significant costs.
   One particular use is for a hallway fixture where the bulb hangs
   upside down, baking inside the glass enclosure. The high heat fries an
   incandescent bulb in 6 months or less. I assumed that the much lower
   heat of the CFC would solve the problem, but I didn't get a year out
   of this one either.
   Maybe it's their aversion to being switched off too soon after
   starting, which no doubt happened many times here. So, back to
   incandescent here. I think I'll go back on a couple of others, too.
   I do like them for the outdoor lighting, where yes, they stay on for
   extended periods. They save a lot of power but are plenty bright
   enough. These are specially rated for cold weather and have lasted
   over two years to date. And, no major problem if they break outdoors.