[Cialug] OT: cheap CFL bulbs

[Dan Hockey]

The no name CFL's that I tried from Spral-Mart burnt out faster than the incandescent when used in a non-vertical position. I've been marking the cfl's as I replace them so I know how long they last.
The cfl's from Sylvania and Phillips seem to be a little bit better in quality than the no name bulbs. Plus now they come in different color temperatures.
I had one Sylvania that lasted nearly eight years.
-dan       


--- On Thu, 6/3/10, Nathan C. Smith <nathan.smith at ipmvs.com> wrote:

From: Nathan C. Smith <nathan.smith at ipmvs.com>
Subject: Re: [Cialug] OT: cheap CFL bulbs
To: "'Central Iowa Linux Users Group'" <cialug at cialug.org>
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 10:43 AM



 
I just replaced my  "globes" as they burned 
out.  
 
As much as I hate to say it, have you tried Wal-Mart?  
They even had LED bulbs at the one near Jordan Creek.
 
One drawback to replacing the globe-shaped bulbs in the 
bathroom was the lack of heat they gave off on cold Winter mornings.  
;-)  Maybe your new house has heated floors?
 
The bulbs should indicate some of their specifications 
around the threads unless they are bare-bones contractor bulbs.  I've 
been writing the install date on the base of my compact fluorescent bulbs with a 
sharpie.  I do not believe they last as long as the manufacturers claim 
they do.
 
-Nate



      
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