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From: schumach@convex.com (Richard A. Schumacher)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: incandescent light bulb life extender
Keywords: lamp life, economics
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Date: 14 Dec 90 02:26:30 GMT
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Okay, several people have stated that in-rush (high
initial current) reduces an incandescent's life. How? 
What's the mechanism?