When it does burn out, expect a dramatic pop and a distinct odor. The CFL bulb might even produce smoke while the base of the bulb turns black. None of these things should cause concern. In fact, ...
Below is a picture of a CFL light bulb from my bathroom. I turned it on the other day and then smelled smoke after a few minutes. Four inch flames were spewing out of the side of the ballast like a ...
OSRAM SYLVANIA is marking the 25th birthday of the modern compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulb. Born on April 17, 1985 in Hannover, Germany, the CFL arrived a full eight inches tall, consuming 20 ...