Re: incandescent light bulb life extender

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From: Richard A. Schumacher
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 1990 02:26

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Okay, several people have stated that in-rush (high
initial current) reduces an incandescent's life. How? 
What's the mechanism?

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From: schumach@convex.com (Richard A. Schumacher)
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Subject: Re: incandescent light bulb life extender
Keywords: lamp life, economics
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