geep opened this issue on Oct 10, 2010 · 86 posts
3anson posted Mon, 11 October 2010 at 12:51 AM
same thing ( incandescents being phased out) is happening in the UK.
tried the new CFL bulbs, had to swap back in the main rooms of the apartment. i found that after about half an hour i would get an headache.
very difficult to find 100W incandescent bulbs now, next to go will be the 60W variety.
btw the lifetime comparison is based on the lights being on continuously. in real life, being switched on and off constantly, the lifespan of CFL's is very similar to incandescent.
also, they are dangerous in areas that have rotating machinery ( ie engineering workshops, woodwork shops etc)
i have stockpiled quite a few bulbs in 40W and 100W variety as i just cannot get on with CFL
( think i have about 150 40W and 300 X 100W stowed away! lol!)