Deavon Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just felt the need to pay tribute to my bathroom lightbulb. The thing is a 60 watt old style bulb that has paid service to me for 5 years (and god knows how long before my tenure). Energy savers have come and gone but this little toughie has stayed the course. As I am close to moving on from this flat I wonder, should I take my long lasting friend with me, or leave it in place for another flat resident to enjoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccsux Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The thing is a 60 watt old style bulb that has paid service to me for 5 years (and god knows how long before my tenure). The GF had the bathroom renovated last year, complete with new energy efficient/saving - long life light bulb (cost £20-30 each - odd that normal ef bulbs cost 10p each). Lasted 3 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTERVIEWER Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Every light bulb has the potential to last forever - as long as they are never switched on. 5 years of bathroom darkness, 5 years without a light. I don't envy the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just felt the need to pay tribute to my bathroom lightbulb. The thing is a 60 watt old style bulb that has paid service to me for 5 years (and god knows how long before my tenure). Energy savers have come and gone but this little toughie has stayed the course. As I am close to moving on from this flat I wonder, should I take my long lasting friend with me, or leave it in place for another flat resident to enjoy? I would wrap it in bubble wrap and take it with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 You have a long way to go to beat this: http://www.snopes.com/science/lightbulb.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 In 1901, when the tiny bulb was first screwed into place inside a so-called hose cart house, it cast its light on a simpler era. Back then, horse-pulled carts carried water to fires. The bulb burned day and night, hanging at eye level from a 20-foot cord. Its job: to break the darkness so firefighters responding to calls wouldn't have to fumble to light the wicks of their kerosene lanterns. Manufactured by the Shelby Electric Co. of Shelby, Ohio, the bulb soon outlived its maker, which closed in 1914. Later, in the main firehouse, it illuminated more modern rigs as horses were replaced by gas-fed engines. It didn't always receive kid-glove treatment. Climbing atop their engines, firefighters returning from World War II and Korea often would give the bulb a playful swat for good luck. The next generation -- the Vietnam veterans and the younger kids -- used it as a target for Nerf basketball practice. Then, in 1972, a local reporter checked records and interviewed old-timers to trace its history. Firefighters suddenly realized they had a treasure. "The good-luck slaps and target practice stopped," Bramell recalls. "We figured, 'Wow, maybe we should take care of this bulb.' " http://boingboing.net/2008/05/09/lightbulb-thats-burn.html#previouspost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanerothyme Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Just felt the need to pay tribute to my bathroom lightbulb. The thing is a 60 watt old style bulb that has paid service to me for 5 years (and god knows how long before my tenure). Energy savers have come and gone but this little toughie has stayed the course. As I am close to moving on from this flat I wonder, should I take my long lasting friend with me, or leave it in place for another flat resident to enjoy? Leave it there. It won't like being moved, unless you do it carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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