Light bulb question

philo · 2017-01-02T23:05:27+00:00

First off I suppose I better apologize for not coming here and having a good political rant. I did some actual home repair work and replaced a 72 watt Edison base, incandescent light bulb. My guess is that 75 watt and above incandescent bulbs have become banned and are probably a felony to own. I do not have the original package but I imagine the 72 watt bulb was advertised as being equivalent to 75 watts. To my surprise there was a small bulb inside of it which appeared to be halogen. I was curious why they did that. My guess is that a 72 watt halogen is one way to give the equivalent light of a 75 watt standard lamp. I am also guessing that to put a halogen filament inside a standard bulb is not safe...possibly requiring stronger glass and added expense? Just guessing....

Jan 02, 2017 22 Replies

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James Wilkinson Sword 9 years ago

Because I show great common sense in the face of moronic group inhabitants.

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James Wilkinson Sword 9 years ago

Er.... you're asking someone else to plonk me, when you haven't yourself? Dumbness of the highest order!!

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TekkieÃÂ® 9 years ago

philo posted for all of us...

No apology needed. We appreciate this effort.

I will not comment on your bulb issue as I don't have fart in the wind chance of providing a knowledgeable answer.

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