Reply to "Incandescent Bulb Ban - Jan 1, 2014"

The CFL over my shop door finally died after burning constantly for almost 10 years, Incandescents never lasted there because of the slamming door shaking the filament.

The lesser current draw of the CFLs is very noticeable when we go onto the generator during power failures. And it's that time of year, there is a forecast for icing this coming weekend.

The CFLs last much longer than even the 'heavy duty' incandescents in my handy light, and they don't get so hot either.

With the CFLs you get what you pay for, just like incandescents. The cheapies from H-D and Wallies don't last, just like cheap incandescents don't last.

I do use incandescent flood lights outside the house. Takes the CFLs too long to get bright in the cold. When you're walking the dog in the back yard at night it's nice to see where you're stepping.