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From: sv@hsv3.UUCP (Steve Verity)
Newsgroups: sci.skeptic,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Fluorescent Lights (was Re: Urban Myths again)
Message-ID: <2296@hsv3.UUCP>
Date: 6 Apr 90 20:04:10 GMT
References: <1209@gtx.com> <14306@lambda.UUCP> <1990Apr6.143018.24167@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>
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In article <1990Apr6.143018.24167@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu> davies@uicsrd.csrd.uiuc.edu writes:


>There was one advantage to leaving the bulbs on - the lifetime of the
>rapid-start bulbs (like incadescent bulbs) is partly a function of
>how many times they are turned on and off.  So, turning off the lights
>might shorten the bulb life even if it doesn't use much more energy.


My wife and I bought some 5 year light bulbs from a door to door
salesman 3 and a half years ago, and they are still going.  Before
this, I had always thought "5 year light bulbs" were an urban myth.

I have also heard about automobile tires that never wear out, and
panty hose that lasts for ever. 
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