U.S. Ban On Incandescent Light Bulbs Starts Next Week: Here’s What To Know

[Revoltingest]

Halogen ... are those the ones I used to burn my hand on all the time?

Them's the ones.

 

[SkepticThinker]

Them's the ones.

Thanks for confirming why I hate them so much.

 

[InChrist]

They should be lasting up to 50 times longer. Do you have a problem with your electric supply, uneven, spiky supply can shorten led life, as can overheating

We have a very reliable, even electricity supply. They just don’t last as long as in our lamps or overhead light fixtures. Always careful to use the correct light bulb wattage, too.

 

[ChristineM]

We have a very reliable, even electricity supply. They just don’t last as long as in our lamps or overhead light fixtures. Always careful to use the correct light bulb wattage, too.

Weird

 

[InChrist]

Weird

Yes, weird. I was doing a little more research and maybe this explains what’s happening…

LED Lights Lifespan, Why It's So Short | Cence Power

Manufacturers claim that LEDs have a much longer lifetime than other bulbs. But is this true? The truth is that, in ideal conditions, your LED could be lasting their advertised lifetime. The problem is they are not getting the type of power they need from the connected electrical system.

www.cencepower.com

 

[ChristineM]

Yes, weird. I was doing a little more research and maybe this explains what’s happening…

LED Lights Lifespan, Why It's So Short | Cence Power

Manufacturers claim that LEDs have a much longer lifetime than other bulbs. But is this true? The truth is that, in ideal conditions, your LED could be lasting their advertised lifetime. The problem is they are not getting the type of power they need from the connected electrical system.

www.cencepower.com

We've had none burn out, the 8 in the lounge have been fitted for more than 5 years now.
Before that we had incandescent bulbs that lasted not much more than a year.

 

[InChrist]

We've had none burn out, the 8 in the lounge have been fitted for more than 5 years now.
Before that we had incandescent bulbs that lasted not much more than a year.

Do you have DC power supply? According to the article that may make a difference. We have AC.

 

[ChristineM]

Do you have DC power supply? According to the article that may make a difference. We have AC.

Yes, all Europe is 220v (roughly) AC at 50 cycles.

I think America is 60 cycles.

Interestingly the voltage isn't guaranteed and can range from 190 to 250. Ours ranges between around 210 to 225vac. But the number of cycles is always 50

 

[syo]

I use candles.

 

[ChristineM]

Do you have DC power supply? According to the article that may make a difference. We have AC.

Just a thought...You could try fitting a capacitor across the switch terminals to lessen the initial aurge of electricit.