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Duane Bozarth
 
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Default Want a longer lasting light bulb

Mel wrote:

I put two standard 25-40 watt light bulbs in my pump house every winter to
keep things from freezing. Is there a longer lasting bulb out there? These
usually of out mid-winter and I have to make sure I catch it or I could have
problems.

I read where putting in European Bulbs that run off 230volts, run at our 115
last a long time. Only problem, where do I get these bulbs if they are the
solution?


130V bulb or alternatively, buy a rugged-use bulb designed for such
applications as drop-cord trouble lights, etc. On the farm w/ more
voltagle fluctuations than most townies owing to longer lines and the
large well loads not being balanced by as many other loads I use 130V
bulbs exclusively. Makes big difference in lifetime.