[Yet_Again]

Big frikkin deal folks. The big flourescent bulbs have too, for 50 years! The ones that have been in ur skoolz! In ur workz! Get over it!

These "eco bulbs" last a fraction of the time you are used to having a large flourescent tube last. In fact, the eco bulbs don't last much longer than standard incandescent bulbs.

[Yet_Again]

...furthermore, almost every large tube is housed in a ceiling mounted fixture. These bulbs are designed for use in lamps which are far more prone to being knocked over or falling.

[NEMDF]

I have two flourescent tubes in my kitchen (not my favorite light fixture, but others use it frequently) that have not been changed yet ever. The house is 19 years old.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

***The eco bulbs don’t last much longer than standard incandescent bulbs***

True! I had a cfl burn out in about THIRTY DAYS after I installed it.

[stompk]

These "eco bulbs" last a fraction of the time you are used to having a large flourescent tube last. In fact, the eco bulbs don't last much longer than standard incandescent bulbs.

we live in an old house and our electricity seems to be a little iffy. as in, when the heater kicks on, the lights dim, and if the dryer and the microwave are on at the same time, we pop a breaker. we moved to the eco bulbs in the hallway just to try them out, and they only last about a month. i'm guessing they don't like the surges.