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alphafemale

(18,497 posts) Sat Aug 31, 2013, 10:59 AM Aug 2013

Just had a CFL gutter and die.

First time...EVER.

Quick google search told me that both the local Home Depot and Lowe's will take them.

Heavy use stove top one.

I've used the pigtails since they came out. Always replacing an existing light with a CFL.

But I have moved quite a bit since 2000ish. Been landed here 4 1/2 years.

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Just had a CFL gutter and die. (Original Post) alphafemale Aug 2013 OP

LEDs are the new CFL, only better. NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #1

Will probably do that. alphafemale Aug 2013 #2

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

1. LEDs are the new CFL, only better.

Reply to alphafemale (Original post)

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 11:14 AM

Aug 2013

And costlier, for now, but last 4 to 5 times longer.

So now I'm replacing my CFLs with LEDs when they go out.

Not many incandescents left in my place!

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)

2. Will probably do that.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 31, 2013, 11:25 AM

Aug 2013

Don't expect many more CFL failures soon. Stovetop is harshest use of the house....period. Not only more use since it is often a nightlight. But there is also the high temp/steam exposure.

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