Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on January 20, 2011 at 16:58:08 from (99.117.181.164):
In Reply to: Re: Light bulb laws posted by Germ on January 20, 2011 at 11:53:59:
I read lots of forum posts about premature compact fluorescent bulb failure, yet mine seem to last for years. I do only use them in fixtures where light will be on for long periods rather the being frequently cycled on and off.
I don't think leaving them on for long periods of time would be the problem creating premature failure.
I have three that are on for 10-12 hours each day. One is on a timer, one is in a dusk to dawn light, and the third is a task light at my desk. I use about the smallest wattage CFL that I can readily find for it. Currently a 9 watt I think, used to have a 7.
The light output does indeed seem to vary. I usually look at lumens for comparison. Had some folks telling me how great LEDs were but when I began comparing lumens they were horrible compared to others and the cost was outrageous.
To all I say use whatever works for you. My efforts to conserve are to the point my electric bill runs about $23-$25 per month. 180 KWH to 240 or so.
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