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Re: [OM] The (US) incandescent light bulb isn't dead | The Verge

Subject: Re: [OM] The (US) incandescent light bulb isn't dead | The Verge
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:52:28 -0500
After some more searching I did discover some G16.5 size medium base LED 
bulbs.  However, they're only 1/4 the lumen requirement and cost USD 20 
each.  I would need 5.  I'll have to keep searching.

Chuck Norcutt


On 1/3/2014 10:03 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
> I’m gradually converting to LED bulbs, Chuck.  The purchase cost is higher, 
> but they last longer than incandescent or CFL bulbs – provide your 
> grandchildren don’t pull the cables and bring the lamps crashing to the 
> floor, that is :-)
>
> Chris
>
> On 3 Jan 2014, at 14:59, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> snip
>>
>> So, our expensive candelabra base chandeliers are still safe from
>> obsolescence as are my studio lights.  I'm still concerned about the
>> kitchen light fixture because it take "medium base" bulbs (most common)
>> which was the main target of the law.  In addition to being very small
>> (G16.5 size, 2" diameter) they must also be dimmable.  AFAIK there is no
>> other bulb that fits the requirement.  But I will have to continue
>> searching.  Good luck with your own requirements.
>>
>> <http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/1/5263826/the-incandescent-light-bulb-isnt-dead>
>
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