I thought these were supposed to be long lived, but I seem to have to replace them at least as often as regular filament bulbs. Given that they are more expensive, and have mercury in them, I am not keen on using them if they are so short-lived.
Can you send them back? What sort of proof of purchase do you need?
Mr Fed Up, Oxfordshire
Posted By: Roadking
Re: Flippin' CFL bulbs - 13/03/2012 18:32
We've noticed the same, as has our next door neighbour. Once again the eco propaganda appears flawed.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: Flippin' CFL bulbs - 13/03/2012 20:32
Our old cfl bulbs are nearly 15 years old. about 6 years back i brought. 3 bright ones at 20 quid each they seem fine.
Posted By: samsite999
Re: Flippin' CFL bulbs - 13/03/2012 23:16
Deffontly a quality difference between branded expensive ones and the cheaper ones I have bought. The Philips ones are 5 years old and don't seem like they need to warm up where as the cheep ones I got 6 months ago have all bar one gone pop and flicker on start up and take ages to kick out full light.
Posted By: enfant_teribl
Re: Flippin' CFL bulbs - 14/03/2012 00:17
I have GE ones, Philips and Tescos -they have all gone within short, though differing times