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Incandescent light bulbs are officially banned in the U.S.::America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Makes sense. Nonetheless, reminds me of modern washing machines. Yeah they make sense and save water but it stinks that it's a compromise and it takes twice as long to wash. With Led bulbs it's always a say a prayer situation to see if a particular bulb works with a particular dimmer and isn't a flickering mess.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Led bulbs won't even work with my garage door opener for some reason. I have to use incandescent or halogen bulbs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Typically that’s only a problem if you buy non-dimmable bulbs. There are LEDs made specifically for dimmer switches.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

people started hoarding them, lol

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