--- "Thomas C. Sefranek" <tcs@cmcorp.com> wrote:
 
> How many have seen appliances with flickering or
> dead neon lamps?

That's the (almost only) advantage to 240 volts.
Fluorescent lamps and neon bulbs last a lot longer.
But incandescents burn out a lot quicker, the thin
filaments just can't take as much punishment.

Cheerful regards,

Bob

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