Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Light bulbs that last forever (almost)

[Bill Dean (deanwi]

Bill Duncan is right.  For any application in which the light will 
typically be on for two or more hours at a time, compact fluorescent lights
is the way to go.  

These days they come in a variety of sizes, shapes, etc.  Yesterday I 
saw an ad for a 1 watt bulb!

I have thoroughly investigated the cost-effectiveness of compact 
fluorescent lights compared to incandescant lights.  It turns out 
that the important factor is the cost of electricity.  So even if the 
incandescent bulbs are free, their operations still cost a lot more 
than the compact fluorescent bulbs!

Nearly all of the bulbs in our apartment are compact fluorescent 
bulbs.  I have been able to confirm all the claims made about them.
 I have several years of operational experience, and so far 
none have burned out yet.  

Bill Dean