Molly Brown wrote:
Then check out this company:

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/

I do not work for this company and have no financial incentive to
recommend them. In fact I didn't even know they existed until about an
hour ago. I'm just sick of these cheap light bulbs that you have to
replace every other week. While you're at it you might want to ask
your local hardware store as to why they don't carry them since they
also come in high wattage E26 medium base. Maybe because they REALLY
DO last for ten years. The same reason why they don't carry Chicago
Faucets. If you buy one you will almost never have to buy another one.
I don't work for Chicago Faucets either by the way.


Things aren't always what they seem, Molly....

Were you able to find and compare the lumen output of their "20,000
hour" bulbs against that of cheap shorter lived bulbs? I'd bet that
those long lasting ones put out considerably less luments per watt of
electricity they consume.

You need to consider the added electricity cost to run a higher wattage
long life incandescent versus using a smaller wattage shorter lived bulb
which could give you the same light output at considerably less
electricity cost, even considering the expense of buying replacement bulbs.

Of course, if the bulbs are located where it's a real PIA to replace
them, or if you're willing to pay for the pleasure of not having to
change bulbs which as you say "you have to replace every other week",
then maybe the bulbs you mentioned are right for you.

But, I think that CF bulbs (and LED bulbs next) are here to stay and
incandescents are already being legislated out of existance in some
countries.

Just my .02,

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10^12 furlongs per fortnight.