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Old 04-28-2009, 11:31 PM   #21
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I have to admit...the 60 cycle hum is kind of soothing. And I know I'll probably never have to replace a T12 ballast. So that settles it then...I'm stockpiling T12 lamps and ballasts.
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:20 AM   #22
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I have to admit...the 60 cycle hum is kind of soothing. And I know I'll probably never have to replace a T12 ballast. So that settles it then...I'm stockpiling T12 lamps and ballasts.
Think flicker rate. 120 vs. 4000.
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Some good investment advice is: Stock up on incandescents they're about to outlaw completely... once the public becomes aware of this farce, that NONE of these bulbs will last anywhere near advertized, there WILL be a run on lightbulbs!

When the data used to determine the lifespan of the bulbs becomes more realistic it would help too. Most seem to saw when burned a maximum of 4 hours per day it will last for xx years. I don't know about your area but mine are on for 2 days or more in just one night.
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