The lightbulb I have is rated at 130V.Submitted by newtekie1 t3_11c01qd in mildlyinteresting
TakeAwayMyPanic t1_ja0ze6i wrote
Fun fact, running a light bulb at a lower voltage then designed will produce less light light, sure. But it'll also substantially increase its life span.
If memory serves, the world's longest left on light bulb (at some fire house in the USA) is fed with just enough volts to make the filament glow.
CB_700_SC t1_ja1p60a wrote
In 1976, the fire department moved to Fire Station #6 with the bulb; the bulb socket's cord was severed for fear that unscrewing the bulb could damage it. It was deprived of electricity for only 22 minutes during the transfer, which was made in a specially designed box and with full firetruck escort. An electrician was on hand to install the bulb into the new fire station's emergency generator.
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