CFL Lightbulbs, LEDs, Incandescents

[cute fuzzy bunny]

I've had two quit. Both of the same type. One in the socket, and my spare.

Had me taking the fixture apart to find the loose wire.

What are the odds? :P

[calmloki]

On apartments that we have upgraded windows and insulation on there is a program here in Oregon that swaps out incandescents for cfls. I've been told by the guys installing the bulbs that the CFLs take a "set" for a given location and that when the bulb is first installed that it should be left on for a couple hours. CFLs that we have burning in walkway lights for 14 solid hours /night seem to have particularly good life expectancy - Mythbusters results are not duplicated by our strictly anecdotal experience. We tend to use them where the light is left on for extended periods. Costco had a mixed pack - 3 60W, 3 100W, and a 65W reflector type for about $6 after on-site rebate yesterday - pretty cheap.