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Anecodtally, I've been using CFLs exclusively for years and I don't think I've ever had one die. So either you've gotten extremely unlucky or there's something
by camccann 17y ago
Anecodtally, I've been using CFLs exclusively for years and I don't think I've ever had one die. So either you've gotten extremely unlucky or there's something nonobvious causing your problem.
Do you lose CFLs at the same rate in other sockets? I'm not an expert, but my first guess would be that you have dirty power messing with the electronic ballast; that wouldn't affect an incandecsent bulb appreciably, I expect.
- bhousel 17y agoMore anecdotal evidence.. I bought a few packs of cheap "Globe" brand CFL bulbs on Amazon, and had several failures after about 2 weeks. These were just in a normal ceiling fixture in the kitchen, which we only use a few hours a day. Sadly, the packages mention a guarantee, but there seems to be no way to claim it. They're Chinese made bulbs imported through Canada and the company doesn't respond to phone or email. OTOH, the Ikea branded CFL bulbs we bought have been working fine for years. I guess you get what you pay for..
- anamax 17y agoI don't have problems with any other electronic equipment, so if CFLs are delicate flowers.... (Filtered power isn't an option for a socket in the ceiling.)