- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Among other things, I’m thrilled about the return of the incandescent light bulb
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:06 pm to lowhound
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:06 pm to lowhound
quote:
I just wanted something to keep my plants warm
I had the same issue and ended up going with a heat lamp bulb. It was incandescent but overkill at 250W and would've been nice to find a readily available 100W incandescent.
I am big fan of LED, but there are one offs like this which is why the ban lift was a good thing.
0
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:06 pm to Basura Blanco
He said “options” not “opinions.”
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:07 pm to LSU Wayne
Went to Home Depot on monday and couldnt' find a nice hot arse incadenscent bulb in the store. Wanted to use it to heat my small closet attached to my carport where i wanted to put all my plants instead of bringing them inside.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:10 pm to High C
quote:
He said “options” not “opinions.”
Well shite, my mistake. Sorry TD
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:10 pm to LSU Wayne
Serious question, are there any factories that still make these?
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:13 pm to Basura Blanco
quote:You sure about this, hoss?
But, this is America, so you can make you own choice on the matter.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:14 pm to LSU Wayne
What kind of lousy arse LED bulbs are yall buying? I dont remember the last time I changed a light bulb. Ill never go back to incandescent.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:14 pm to TeddyPadillac
quote:
Went to Home Depot on monday and couldnt' find a nice hot arse incadenscent bulb in the store. Wanted to use it to heat my small closet attached to my carport where i wanted to put all my plants instead of bringing them inside.
They sell 250 watt halogen work lights that heat up nicely.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:17 pm to LSU Wayne
As long as which ever bulb illuminates, i honestly am cool with it
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:33 pm to White Bear
quote:
You sure about this, hoss?
Uhhh, yes. This entire thread centers around the ability to now choose. Its literally in the title of the thread.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:52 pm to LSU Wayne
I've been in our home since summer of '19. Haven't replaced a single bulb yet. 
Posted on 1/24/25 at 1:57 pm to dukesilver72
quote:
I've been in our home since summer of '19. Haven't replaced a single bulb yet.
I put new LED inserts in my living room when I bought the house in 2021. I just replaced one last week. It was weak and flickering.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:01 pm to LSU Wayne
You mean the 35 light bulbs that are supposed to last a lifetime but zonk out after 6 months ????
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:03 pm to heatom2
quote:
What kind of lousy arse LED bulbs are yall buying? I dont remember the last time I changed a light bulb. Ill never go back to incandescent.
Brand/watts that you use? Same for anyone in the thread touting life of LED bulbs.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:04 pm to papasmurf1269
quote:
I actually like the LED lightbulbs. They stay cooler and they save you money in the long run and they’re brighter than incandescent bulbs
They also don't emit light that causes paint on collectibles to fade.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:04 pm to LSU Wayne
This. Our house was built during the Obama era and I’m so damn sick of my house being dark. I can’t see shite at night under these lights. It’s time to update the lighting in our home and now I’m just going to wait until incandescent fixtures are available again.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:14 pm to Clyde Tipton
The "lifespan" of LED and CFL (fluorescent) bulbs is not based upon testing for each bulb brand, type or style. Those lifespans were determined by testing bulbs made with high quality materials and manufacturing and perfect, controlled conditions. This quality and condition is not typical use. The lifespan for CFL bulbs available commercially (walmart, amazon etc.) is shown to be around 30%, and 50% for LED, of the stated expected lifespan.
Both are definitely more efficient, but according to studies, and my personal experience, they do not outlast the old quality GE or Westinghouse incandescent bulbs.
Given the choice, I prefer LED bulbs over incandescent most of the time.
Both are definitely more efficient, but according to studies, and my personal experience, they do not outlast the old quality GE or Westinghouse incandescent bulbs.
Given the choice, I prefer LED bulbs over incandescent most of the time.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:27 pm to eatpie
GE, Phillips, Sylvania, store brand...doesn't matter. none last very long.
I'm talking A19 size, (standard "bulb")
I've got HD store brand R30's that I'm keeping up with long term to see what lifespan I get. Also bought some GE wafer inserts for a porch.
I'm talking A19 size, (standard "bulb")
I've got HD store brand R30's that I'm keeping up with long term to see what lifespan I get. Also bought some GE wafer inserts for a porch.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:32 pm to LemmyLives
quote:
Over 7 years, I replaced fewer than ten
I feel like I’ve replaced 20 in my living room alone. I guess the homedepot near my house only carries cheap-arse ones. I don’t like them as much as I thought.
Posted on 1/24/25 at 2:54 pm to heatom2
What kind are you using? the ones I bought last 3-5 and the transformer goes out.
Page 3 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News