Why are light bulbs not made to last?

Published: 25.1.2023

Modified: 28.2.2025

Reading time: 10 minutes

Author name: Janne Halttu

Summary

The short life of incandescent light bulbs is due to commercial reasons and cartels
Centennial Light has been burning in California for over 115 years
LED technology is more energy efficient and more durable than incandescent lamps
The Phoebus cartel reduced the lifetime of light bulbs to increase sales
LED lighting has taken the market by storm, but sustainability problems persist

Janne Halttu

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LedStore.fi entrepreneur who has built 4 detached houses and renovated several properties. 20 years of construction experience has given me a lot of knowledge about structures, and electrical work for several houses. I have worked with LED lighting for over 10 years. I am an expert in Led lighting, I write articles and I am a lighting designer. I often help clients with electrical and structural issues related to lighting and house construction.

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