On Dec 1, 1:50*pm, "Zoot" wrote:
I've been using CFLs for several years now, and I've found that they have
about the same lifespan as an incandescent bulb, despite claims to the
contrary. Seven year warranty? Whatta joke. I went back to incandescent in a
few places because I got tired of the CFLs burning out.

What are others experiences with CFLs? How long do they last for you?

I have them in buildings on photocell so they are on about 13 hrs a
day avg, the HD brand has had one failure in 2 years with near 20 in
use and that fixture was closed so I bet the heat got it. CR is doing
a longevity test and found Feit? failing. Its an ongoing life test to
verify hours they last. HD gives a 7 or nine year warranty and I plan
on using it. In an enclosed fixture that gets hot they wont last.