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Sun, Feb 5, 12 at 10:38
| It has been my experience that CFLs only last slightly longer than regular incandesent light bulbs. To me, this doesn't translate to a very good price/energy savings. Ever notice, CFL boxes say they last five years. Not in my house. |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Sun, Feb 5, 12 at 10:50
| Unfortunately that 10,000 hour statistic is predicated on continuous use. Lawrence LIvermore Lab determined that the life is severely restricted if you actually turn the bulb on and off regularly. |
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| Mother-in-law took that statement about 10,000 hours seriously. Every time a bulb burned out she took it back to the store and got a new one in exchange. |
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