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Re: [Phys-l] CFLs

Philip Keller wrote:
Well what have I been doing wrong? I've tried a variety of brands and NONE have lasted more than 6 months. Some were in recessed fixtures (I am told that is a no-go) but others not. It is hard to pay $7 for a bulb that doesn't last long enough to pay back the investment. I feel guilty not buying them and then I feel guilty when they have to be thrown away...
You have spiky line power or
an intermittent neutral/ground connection or
a high level of vibration in the ceiling area or
frequent bumps in the ceiling area.

Wildly guessing now.... I expect the incandescents you formerly used also failed rather quickly?

You are not alone.

Brian W