I have some of the earlier ones made, and they are 12 years old now.

Jun 20, 2024
9:11:56pm

TheRowdy All-American

I'm guessing they realized as popularity increased (and government forced out incandescents, removing competition) that they put in some shorter planned obsolescence.

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Here is one thing I've learned it's worth paying the premium for. Feit LED lightbulbs over Great Value.

CSoul Hardcore Democrat

Jun 20, 9:02pm

I remember hearing the LED bulbs would last 20 years. Liars

Mike Honcho

Jun 20, 9:04pm

* if you use it 2 minutes a day. Fine print is important. I like LEDs better by the way

CSoul

Jun 20, 9:07pm

I agree I still like them better*. But I was promised more.

Mike Honcho

Jun 20, 9:11pm

I have some of the earlier ones made, and they are 12 years old now.

TheRowdy

Jun 20, 9:11pm

Bought some great value bulbs a few months ago and every single one

Hypnotoad

Jun 20, 9:16pm

The biggest advantage of LED is more lumens from the same fixtures

novacoug1

Jun 20, 9:19pm

I guess I’ve been lucky then. They seem to never burn out

Croweater

Jun 20, 9:25pm

I bought whatever cheap house brand from Home Depot 8.5 years ago.

Narfin'Coug

Jun 20, 9:44pm

Yes those are.

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