4 Jun
2010
4 Jun
'10
7:38 a.m.
I've had
plenty of fluorescents that barely outlast incandescents,
despite manufacturers' MTBF claims. Plenty more that exhibit
weakened output after a few months. All of them seem to have output
even when new that's vastly less than the "incandescent equivalent"
rating claimed on the packaging.
I believe the Compact Fluorescents are also more sensitive to how
many times you turn them on and off. We have 3 kids, ages 2-7, I try
to put Incandescents where they'll be playing with the lights, and
Compact Fluorescents in other places.