04-01-2009, 07:29 AM
MountainMan Wrote:Unfortunately, the lfourescent bulbs do not work in outside applications such as porch and garage lights. The new ones might be more efficient, but until the new ones can do the same job in all settings there will still be use for plain old incandescents. I use 45 watts for outside lights, myself. I just need to see adequately, not signal to the Hubble. 8-)
I have had a 13W (~60W equivalent) CFL in my outside light for nearly two years through all kinds of Canadian weather. In my neighbourhood, there are no street lights, just lights on everyone's front yard that are controlled by sensors. They are wired into the houses, but with no switches. They come on at dusk and turn off at dawn. Originally part of the city's plan to offload costs to residents.
Andrew