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		garaetjjte on March 30, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: There's something off about LED bulbs Devil's advocate: Incandescent lifetime is inversely related to efficiency, thus Phoebus cartel prevented spread of long-life but inefficient bulbs.

neuralRiot on March 30, 2023 [–]

An also should add that color temperature on incandescent lamps play a role on its lifespan, want long lasting lamps? Lower the current (or increase the resistance).

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