Why people still use inefficient incandescent light bulbs

[ConcernedCanuk]

69. On CFL longevity

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I converted almost all my lighting to CFLs 8 years ago.

I have only replaced 3 or 4 bulbs in that time.

CFLs should not be used in rooms where the light is only going to be on for a short time - they like to warm up, and be on for a while.

So for rooms/closets whatever that you are going to only have a light on for a few minutes, incandescents are the way to go.

Mechanics use rough-service bulbs - they have a heavier filament setup to take the inevitable dropping and shock to the bulb - so they will be around for awhile, usually in 50/75/100 watt. As mentioned - extreme temperature incandescents will be available for fridges and stoves - so can be utilized in room lighting as well.

A cfl would work in a fridge - but it would not last very long because it would only be on for a few seconds at a time - they don't like that - incandescents can take that on-off thing for years.

I know chicken farmers are gonna horde them incandescents for sure - they give just enough heat to keep water thawed in the winter - and also for keeping chicks warm.

Also recently got about a half-dozen REMOTE LEDs - yep - wander around (or sit) with the remote, set brightness/color/on/off- remote is directional - so can change the lighting on most of them without even getting off the couch.

Great for turning that light off when ya go to bed, or to get up in the middle of the night.

And they were only about 4 - 6 bucks each - each coming with its own remote (same frequency, so each remote works for all lights)

CC