On Wed, Apr 4, 2012, at 12:28 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
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> CFL don't seem to last longer than incandescents

Yes and no. That article takes the worst-case(or close to it) in a way
the CFL marketing takes the best-case scenarios. For instance, he
compares them to "long-life" incandescents. I know long-life
incandescents. The light is horrible from them. And they don't last as
long as they claim either.=20

CFL bulbs are also very complicated, and have electrolytic capacitors in
them. 1500-3000 hours is what I usually get. Incandescents last about
500-1000 hours in the same branch circuit.=20

I have some CFL's in recessed fixtures, and if I run them during daytime
in the peak of summer, I know they are in a world of hurt. That is a
drawback.=20

I also use them in a droplight that I use working on the car. The only
time I have to replace one is when I drop it from a good height onto the
cement. A regular incandescent bulb will last a few days at best in a
droplight. I'd have to use a rough service bulb if I wanted to use
incandescent, with their extra expense and poor quality light.=20

Incandescent bulb light output decreases with time. Perhaps differently
from CFL, but the article doesn't mention that.

So the article makes some points, but I like CFL. I definitely have more
light and less heat. They do pay for themselves compared to
incandescents. Not like the marketing would suggest, but my experience
is nothing like that article.

However, I look forward to LED's or whatever is next.

Best regards,

Bob

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