Re: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs – A Tale From Dust to Dust

It has been my experience that cfl's fail prematurely due to heat build-up. I noticed that I had a high failure rate in certain fixtures in my home, but not others. Generally speaking, I had a high failure rate in fixtures that place the cfl's electronics above the fluorescent tube, and in those that trap heat inside. After correcting my "fixture" issue, my cfl's tend not to burn out. Having corrected this premature burn-out problem, my cfl's do indeed save energy, cutting my electric bill and having a positive effect on the environment. I've written more about this on my blog: http://solarjohn.blogspot.com