...and CFL Warranty not match Lifespan claims

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Submitted by lighthouse (Ireland), Jan 30, 2012 16:29

RE class-action lawsuits against the compact fluorescent bulb manufacturers for exaggerated claims on their packages about the life of the bulbs.

....and notice their WARRANTY timespan never matches their lifespan claims

The point is that Energy Star clearly equates usage, even the heavy usage, of a 6000 hour bulb with a 5 year lifespan, and yet only ask manufacturers for a 2 year warranty:

(Energy Star and 2 year warranty conditions) http://ceolas.net/#li15lsx


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Answer to R Kennerly on "saving power plants" etc [116 words]lighthouseJan 30, 2012 17:05
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