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IIRC this is because those estimates are for the part that actually emits light, but the electronics in the base that control it are what fail faster.
by Izkata 2y ago
IIRC this is because those estimates are for the part that actually emits light, but the electronics in the base that control it are what fail faster.
- thrtythreeforty 2y agoAs a consumer, I don't give a shit - it's false advertising. I have taken to writing the installation date on the bulb body in Sharpie; I suspect I won't be able to force manufacturers to honor their claimed lifetime, but perhaps I'll get a free box of bulbs after a blog post about it goes viral.
- imp0cat 2y agoIf your LED bulbs do not last, I think your light fixtures might be to blame for that. They need to be "airy" to provide adequate cooling.