Requiem for the 100w bulb

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by mredskins

My only issue with the new bulbs is there is like a short delay when it comes on that is annoying. I have a stairwell with no natural light and if I use the new bulbs I am doing the first step in the dark. Not a big deal for my but for my three year old it has been a issue.

You might want to consider halogen incandescents or LEDs when the lower wattage standard incandescents are offed in the future. They are instant on.

FYI, CFLs are not good in applications where they are frequently turned on an off. Their lifespans are shortened significantly. They also have to be disposed of properly due to their mercury content.