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What is the life cycle cost of a fluorescent lamp?

April 26, 2017COST CYCLE fluorescent lamp life

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What is the life cycle cost of a fluorescent lamp?

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top Answer: A 60 watt lamp will burn out in about 9 months based on leaving the light on for 16 hours a day (2 shifts). Consider the original purchase price of $2.00 and electricity at $0.08 per KW hour, or $32.50. Recycle cost of approx $0.50 represents 1 % of the total life cycle cost.