The CFL bulbs are made to be left on. The turning off and on is what shortens the life. No where is that info put out about the new bulbs. The old fashioned long bulbs would buzz and blink when turned off and on too much. They were made first for buildings and businesses that have lots of lights that say on 24/7 to save energy costs and not meant to be turned off and on. Write the date you install one of these bulbs on the base of the bulb and that way you will know how long it lasts. I haven't had one last over six months in a socket that is turned off and on several times a day.
Last edited by BellaBoo; 01-04-2014 at 08:48 PM.