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Title: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Clive on May 08, 2012, 19:51

Light bulbs that are said to last for more than two decades while consuming very little energy may go on sale later this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17992927

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Rik on May 09, 2012, 11:12

I won't get my money's worth from them. ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 11:50

Clive will make damned sure he does!  ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Clive on May 09, 2012, 14:11

Problem is that you can only get the lamps for the ceiling lights.  I have a lot of wall lights and standard lamps so all I can buy are the 8 watt and 11 watt miniature fluorescents. 

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 14:25

And eat lots of carrots?  ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Rik on May 09, 2012, 17:06

Better than sprouts... :ack:

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 17:11

I used to hate sprouts, but cooked properly, now I love them!  :)

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Rik on May 09, 2012, 17:29

Give me spinach any day. :)

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 18:13

:argh: :ack:

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Clive on May 09, 2012, 18:46

Sprouts are the produce of Satan!   :vomit:

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 19:00

Philistines!  You just don't know how to cool them!  ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Clive on May 09, 2012, 20:41

So what is the secret Master Chef?   ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Simon on May 09, 2012, 21:25

Quote from: Simon on May 09, 2012, 19:00

Philistines!  You just don't know how to cool them!  ;D

Actually, they're not very nice cool.  :)x

If I can be arsed with the steamer, I'll use that, but otherwise, I just stick them in a pan of salted boiling water, bring it back to the boil, simmer for about 2-3 minutes, until the sprouts are bright green, then drain and serve.  The worst thing to do is overcook them.  They have to be fresh to be nice - and they don't stay fresh for long, even in the fridge.  The older they are, the stronger the taste, so maybe you're all cooking old ones!  ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Rik on May 10, 2012, 00:45

The old ones are the best. ;D

Title: Re: LED light bulb to last more than 20 years
Post by: Clive on May 10, 2012, 12:26

Thanks for that Simon.  Perhaps I'll give them another try this Christmas.  ;)