Yeah, that's a "manufacturer safe" warranty for sure! They might as well claim that the bulbs will last 100 yrs.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Geoffrey <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lists@serioustechnology.com">lists@serioustechnology.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"><div class="im">Greg Clifton wrote:<br>
> Atlanta Light Bulb @ 20?? Mountain Industrial Blvd, Tucker (corner of<br>
> Mtn. Ind. & Granite Dr.) used to accept all manner of fluorescent bulbs.<br>
> And yes, ALL fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury. I have<br>
> both fluorescent and LED in my home. Never had a CFL last the claimed<br>
> 5-7 yrs.<br>
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</div>Me either. I've just recently started dating my bulbs before installing<br>
them so have a better idea of how long they last. Just read on the<br>
packaging that you have to return them in the original carton. Like<br>
everyone is going to save those things for that long.<br>
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</font><div><div></div><div class="h5">Until later, Geoffrey<br>
<br>
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little<br>
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.<br>
- Benjamin Franklin<br>
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