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From: mielke@ihuxk.UUCP (CRASH)
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Subject: Re: Line Voltage
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Date: Fri, 6-Jun-86 09:02:11 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun  6 09:02:11 1986
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> In article <290@cbmvax.cbmvax.cbm.UUCP>, grr@cbmvax.cbm.UUCP (George Robbins) writes:
> > [line voltage discussion omitted]
> > Amusing Note:
> > 
> > 	A friend tells me that an electric utility in the Chicago area still
> > supplies light bulbs as part of it's service.  I wonder if they are the same
> > quality as the kind you buy in the stores...
> 
> It's true. Commonwealth Edison will give you a new bulb for each one you bring
> in (replacement policy).  They are good bulbs and seem to last at least as
> long as you would expect any bulb to last.  They are, as I remember, though
> in "funny" denominations - i.e. 52W, 70W, etc.
> 
> 
> -- 
> These opinions are solely mine and in no way reflect those of my employer.  
> 
> ...{ucbvax|decvax}!sdcsvax!calmasd!jnp   John M. Pantone @ GE/Calma San Diego

WHAT???
I've lived in the Chicago area all my life and never heard of this!

Comm Ed. has what is called 'light bulb service'. For a monthly charge
of around $0.75 you are entitled to four bulbs when you pay your bill 
at one of their bill payment centers (usually a hardware store).

Bob