60W Incandescent bulbs

[Happy Gilmore]

I was picking up a few things at Walmart this evening and noticed they had Sylvania A19 traditional 60W incandescent bulbs on clearance. A 4 pack was $1.00. I haven't seen much around in these bulbs since the govt. phaseout began last January, especially 60W, which used to be the most common. I've been switching over to LEDs, but still use the incandescent bulbs in certain applications. I grabbed a bunch just to have put away.

 

[jlgurr]

A week or so ago I went to Wal-Mart and one thing on the list was a "standard" three way bulb. I think they are 75-100-150 watt bulbs. Much to my surprise the cost had more than doubled since the last time I recall buying one (within the past year). It was more than $8 for one bulb. Isn't that crazy? Ended up buying just a 150w and skipping the three way options.

 

[Bird]

We have 3 PAIRS of 3-way lamps; one pair in the living room and one pair in each bedroom. And anytime one is turned on, we go directly to the brightest setting. 3-way is a total waste as far as we're concerned. And if you think $8 is high for an incandescent, look at what the 3-way LED bulbs cost.:laughing:

 

[jlgurr]

Three way was handy when the twins were still getting up for a night time feeding. Now, as you do, we go straight to high beam.

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[Happy Gilmore]

Check out the prices for standard 43W consumption (60W equivalent) light bulbs, as opposed to a true incandescent they're halogen filled, much more expensive.

 

[grsthegreat]

You can still get 60, 75,100,200 and 300 watt standard lamps, but they must be labeled rough duty.

 

[doxford jim]

Check in the local Dollarama stores - they seem to have lots of incandescent light bulbs - at least up here in Canada.

 

[Threepoint]

Check in the local Dollarama stores - they seem to have lots of incandescent light bulbs - at least up here in Canada.

Be wary of the discount bulbs, though. I bought some "Sunbeam" 60w incandescents at Big Lots several weeks ago and three have already burned out. :thumbdown: Dollartree sells them as well.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

The bulbs I purchased were Sylvania

 

[grsthegreat]

I learned a little secret years ago. If you can locate incadescent lamps that are rated 130 volts instead of normal 120 volts, they will last a loooong time.

My r30 65 watt incadescent floods used to burn out every 6-12 months under average loads, after switching to the 130 volt series.....they have lasted over 3 years and still going.

These lamps are supplied thru my wholesale house, but im sure retail places may also stock them.

They actually have 130 volts stamped on box and lamp.

The standard a19 60 watt clears i installed in exterior lights have been used unchanged for at least 5 years. Their on timer and run sundown to 11pm.

 

[hosspuller]

I like the "touch" controls for lamps. A little device that either plugs in or is between the socket & bulb. Touch any metal part of the lamp to control it. One touch is low, another touch med, and finally high. I just use 100Watt bulbs.
Easy & low cost.

 

[Sodo]

I bought a case of incandescent bulbs for 25c each a few years ago. They are 1,000 hour bulbs, well-engineered to keep you buying bulbs. At the time it seemed reasonable, 25c every few months (more like 500 hours). Then I found a bunch of 14,000 hour bulbs for 50c each and bought them, probably 40 bulbs, they are clear, not frosted. We have heat for most of the year, and no air conditioning. Consequently the heat from incandescent bulbs, if inside the home, is not waste.

I have a few fixtures that I know will never have LEDs in them (with clear bulbs). I prefer the look of clear bulbs if the bulb is visible, and especially if they last 14,000 hrs.

Then having a few LEDs in the house that never need to be changed, the 1,000 hour bulb bargains don't seem like bargains. Maybe wait a few years and eBay them?