[Rippin]

Have had two on my front porch lights for 3 years. Frequently left on over night. Winter and summer (covered area) first one burnt out last month, other one still going strong. I think they have a place. But of course not to be mandated.

[supermop]

I purchased my CFL’s a couple of years ago from Home Depot. The package guaranteed a 5 year life expectancy. When some of them burned out I returned to Home Depot and demanded new bulbs. Got them too