Satco S8522 60 Watt 440 Lumens A19 Incandescent Rough Service Light Bulb, 4-Pack Product Features 5000 Average rated hours 60-Watt medium base Frosted bulb
works as advertised This type of bulb is a must for rough service uses. I tried a regular bulb and a CFL in my garage door opener, and they both broke within a month. I’ve had this bulb in my garage door opener for over a year without problems. Only use this for rough service uses (like garage doors) where the bulb experiences vibration regularly. The reason why you don’t want to use this for regular fixtures is because the filament is thicker, which increases durability but decreases efficiency. Therefore, this…
Good to know that original incandescent bulbs can be obtained from reputable vendors who still manufacture them. Nice to know that the incandescent bulb is still being made by certain manufacturers. And these bulbs are well made and get the job done by shedding a decent amount of light on certain have ti’s. Like reading a good book, or crocheting a baby’s blanket for example. When good light is important, these bulbs shine on with flying colors!
The true money savers If you live in new housing, your place is probably wired to reduce the constant (really, non-stop) power surges from your electric utility. Otherwise, your house isn’t so wired and the expensive LED bulbs will burn out fast. No savings there. Likewise, expensive, compact fluorescent bulbs have to be left on for at least 3 hours every time you turn them on, or they will burn out fast. So sad to say, only people living in new housing can really save money and energy with alternative bulbs…
works as advertised This type of bulb is a must for rough service uses. I tried a regular bulb and a CFL in my garage door opener, and they both broke within a month. I’ve had this bulb in my garage door opener for over a year without problems. Only use this for rough service uses (like garage doors) where the bulb experiences vibration regularly. The reason why you don’t want to use this for regular fixtures is because the filament is thicker, which increases durability but decreases efficiency. Therefore, this…
Good to know that original incandescent bulbs can be obtained from reputable vendors who still manufacture them. Nice to know that the incandescent bulb is still being made by certain manufacturers. And these bulbs are well made and get the job done by shedding a decent amount of light on certain have ti’s. Like reading a good book, or crocheting a baby’s blanket for example. When good light is important, these bulbs shine on with flying colors!
The true money savers If you live in new housing, your place is probably wired to reduce the constant (really, non-stop) power surges from your electric utility. Otherwise, your house isn’t so wired and the expensive LED bulbs will burn out fast. No savings there. Likewise, expensive, compact fluorescent bulbs have to be left on for at least 3 hours every time you turn them on, or they will burn out fast. So sad to say, only people living in new housing can really save money and energy with alternative bulbs…