Lights of a different kind

[zippy1]

OK, we have been through lights for our tractors, now help a brother out for my shop.
First, I'm looking for good screw in bulbs. That's what I have in the ceiling is eight fixtures. Used to be a guy could get good 100 watt bulbs and they seemed they would last a good while, now these new curly style things give off a weird color, and don't seem to like the cold and hot.
See in winter sometimes my shop don't have heat for a couple days, get's down to say 40* and them damn things don't last very long, and ain't cheap either. But I noticed even this summer I've been using more than should be.
Alright, you all get what I'm looking for. A good, long lasting, bright bulb....
I'm not going to change out to tube types or anything crazy, just want a good screw in bulb

[johncub7172]

Todd, just trying to help. How about "outside flood bulbs" ? You know, they're like 4" around, but still screw into regular 110 sockets. Might make a good winter shop bulb. Check walmart,.....

[R Bedell]

Todd:

Yes, those CFL aren't any good for cold ambients. They have a "warm up" time and there lumen capacity is greatly reduced as the temperature falls.

I personally have not used these yet, but my next replacements, I'll be looking at LED's bulbs. They don't have the problems of the CFL's. They only issue is the initial cost. Once you get past that investment, they say you can expect 15 to 20 years of life out of them plus, there is ~80% reduction in operational costs.

[Sam Mac]

Yep thank you EPA. Glad I stocked up on the old fashioned bulbs.

I may try some LED stuff at some point.

[Rescue11]

X2 R Bedell

[darkminion_17]

L E D bulbs do the same thing in the cold but the get brighter faster.
if you can find some 130v bulbs that are 150 watts they would last a loooooong time.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by zippy1

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First, I'm looking for good screw in bulbs. That's what I have in the ceiling is eight fixtures. Used to be a guy could get good 100 watt bulbs and they seemed they would last a good while, now these new curly style things give off a weird color, and don't seem to like the cold and hot....................
Alright, you all get what I'm looking for. A good, long lasting, bright bulb....
I'm not going to change out to tube types or anything crazy, just want a good screw in bulb

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Yep thank you EPA. Glad I stocked up on the old fashioned bulbs.

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Just have to know where to look Since the 120V incandescent are no longer allowed to be imported, they are now 130V industrial lamps

You can purchase them from MSC
http://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn/L...541+4288197083

Jeff

[Stratmoore Farms]

If you look for "Rough Service" bulbs, you can still purchase 100 watt incandescent bulbs. I get them at my local HVAC supply store. A quick look on Amazon shows that they have them as well. The rough service bulbs are made for portable drop lights, so they typically last longer than the standard bulbs.

[kostendorf]

Originally Posted by Stratmoore Farms

If you look for "Rough Service" bulbs, you can still purchase 100 watt incandescent bulbs. I get them at my local HVAC supply store. A quick look on Amazon shows that they have them as well. The rough service bulbs are made for portable drop lights, so they typically last longer than the standard bulbs.

They are also used for machines such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, ect. and come in 75watt too. I've had one in a drill press for 10 years.