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Sorry, but that's not true. In order to make longer lasting bulbs you have to reduce the energy efficiency (i.e. don't run as hot).
> and therefore cheaper
You'll pay more in electricity than in bulbs with longer lasting type. It's not actually worth it.
That cartel had bad intentions but good results - if you run the number you'll see that they actually saved people money.
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Sorry, but that's not true. In order to make longer lasting bulbs you have to reduce the energy efficiency (i.e. don't run as hot).
> and therefore cheaper
You'll pay more in electricity than in bulbs with longer lasting type. It's not actually worth it.
That cartel had bad intentions but good results - if you run the number you'll see that they actually saved people money.