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When CFLs were new, I had cheap CFLs that wouldn't last even half as much as an incandescent bulb while still costing 4-5 times as much.
by oldsecondhand 4y ago
When CFLs were new, I had cheap CFLs that wouldn't last even half as much as an incandescent bulb while still costing 4-5 times as much.
- _ph_ 4y agoI never had this experience. My first CFL lasted at least 10 years of daily usage as my desk lamp - I think I got rid of it not because it was broken but truly outdated. It is possible that the quality of the grid plays a role as voltage fluctuations might reduce their life time.
- marssaxman 4y agoIf I remember correctly, there was also an issue with the orientation of the ballast - some CFLs expected heat to rise in a certain direction, and if you installed them upside down (in a ceiling fixture, for example), they would overheat and die. I remember being very disappointed with CFLs and abandoning them quickly.
- Johnythree 4y agoDepends which ones you bought. I had Philips CFL's which lasted forever, but cheapies which would die in a few months.