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Hereof, are t12 bulbs being discontinued?

In effect since July 2012, the legislation eliminates nearly all 4-foot T12 lamps, some 4-foot T8 lamps, most 8-foot T12 lamps, and almost all standard halogen PAR38, PAR30 and PAR20 lamps from the market. T12 technology is over 80 years old. Since that time, lamps and bulbs have been developed that just work better.

One may also ask, do fluorescent bulbs go bad? They may look burned out, but don't get rid of them until the light goes bad. Fluorescent bulbs can go for years without replacement—even when the ends start to blacken. Don't worry about them until the light they put out starts to weaken.

Correspondingly, how many years do fluorescent bulbs last?

The average rated life of a fluorescent light bulb is 8 to 15 times longer that of incandescents. Fluorescent light bulbs typically have a rated lifespan of 7,000 to 15,000 hours, whereas incandescent lamps are usually manufactured to have a lifespan of 750 hours or 1,000 hours.

How long does a 60w bulb last?

The traditional 60-watt incandescent bulbs can last up to 1,000 hours. More energy incandescent bulbs have entered the market as they have a life cycle of about 2,000 hours.