5 years 8 months later

[modelamac]

What is the reasoning for porch lights on 24/7? It seems to me to be a huge waste of energy.

Why not just use the motion detectors?

[graylocks]

Speedy wrote:
I have a five light strip in our downstairs bathroom. I replaced a burned out incandescent with a CF bulb. Twice because the CFs failed twice. And I haven't changed out any of the other incandescents. I have replaced many CF bulbs in other fixtures way too early. I'm certainly not sold on them yet.

i wonder if failures like these are related to some kind of wiring or voltage issue. no matter what brand, most of my CFs last for years. i used one bulb in my kitchen for 11 years. i still have it actually - it's a really old style that i need to remember to recycle. every bulb in my home is CF except the refrigerator and dryer bulbettes. i may change some out because i want a different wattage or shade of light but rarely do they die.

[JoeH]

Is the 5 light strip with he bulbs coming out horizontally? Some brands of CFL's do not work as well in that orientation.

[RAMd®d]

What's the light output and color temperature of a 220V bulb running on half-power?

While good for long life, it seems like it would seem dim regardless of the power rating (Watts).

[OWC Jamie]

you leave the light on so the wires don't freeze.

[Mike V]

Down here (240V) we have bayonet and Edison screw.

Probably 60 / 40 in favour of bayonet.