I just bought 3 decorative CF bulbs for use in the bathroom light
fixture at more than $5 each. The lights are enclosed inside a frosted
plastic globe. Much to my dismay they require fully 3 minutes to come
to full brightness. They replaced 3 other (non-decorative) CF bulbs
that were nearly instant on. I don't know why the difference.
Chuck Norcutt
Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> I see; I forgot to make the wattage conversion. That is indeed a bright
> bulb so the extra cost makes sense. I've mostly switched to CF with a few
> exceptions. I find that in fixtures that are turned on/off frequently the
> lifespan of CF tubes is greatly reduced such that it negates any cost
> savings. Although costs have dropped a lot recently; I've seen 6 packs now
> for about US$3.50 (but I have doubts of the lifespan of such cheap bulbs).
> In applications in which they are turned on/off only once a day they have a
> very long lifespan. I also find them to be worthless as outdoor bulbs in
> cold weather; they are very dim and slow to warm up. Just my 2 Watts worth.
>
> Charlie
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