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I don't think we're exactly stuck with the old form factor. We can start phasing them out. Replacement of screw sockets with modern fixtures is well within the
by Zak 4y ago
I don't think we're exactly stuck with the old form factor. We can start phasing them out. Replacement of screw sockets with modern fixtures is well within the capabilities of the average DIYer (though perhaps some places it's illegal for anyone but a professional electrician to touch anything hardwired).
- Joker_vD 4y agoWell, one of the main sales point of the LED bulbs was compatibility with existing E14/E27/etc sockets: no need to change the wiring, or the fixtures, just buy a new, better light bulb and screw it right in! It will also serve longer and be better for the environment, what's not to like? We'll even ban the sales of 100W and higher incandescent light bulbs to help you make the right choice! That's also the pitch of the smart bulbs: a sane way would be to make a smart light switch but what if you can't do that (e.g., you rent the apartment)? So we'll shove the controller chip into a disposable light bulb, that's still perfectly fine for the environment. By the way, I don't know how things turned out in your part of the world but over here, after the ban went into the force the manufacturers of incandescent lightbulb started selling 95W light bulbs 8D