This lightbulb as been "on" since....1901!!

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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2011
    I am surprised nobody has tried to figure out how much that lightbulb has cost the town in the last 110 years.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited June 2011
    Jer.War wrote: »
    Perhaps 60Watts of power (When new)......

    The facts section does state that it was 60 when new, and approximately 5 watts now.

    Also, the site fully details that the bulb has NOT been continuously lit, as it has moved to different buildings, and also was out for a week while the station was renovated.

    And, I love how a 5 year old debate can be resurrected by a bump about a bulb.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited June 2011
    Drumingman wrote: »
    Some say that was a Hoax too.

    Uh oh.... http://youtu.be/960vBSKT-Pw :biggrin:
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,714
    edited June 2011
    I've heard that that light bulb gets 100 Mpg.
    Sal Palooza
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited June 2011
    If you want better mileage, get rid of gravity!
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited June 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    You guys are so friggin' dramatic. You want to know why that bulb lasted 100 years, it's because it's just a giant filament in a glass case. It gives off basically ZERO light, adn probably takes a boatload of power.

    Yep probably #9 wire that gives off a dim orange glow.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Figure out the energy potential of a gallon of gasoline burned with perfect efficiency.

    Than do the math for the energy required to move a pound of metal (with zero friction loss and perfect aerodynamics) at a functional speed of, oh, say 30 mph.
    Assume perfectly level ground, with no losses from any stops.

    100 mpg is possible if your driving a 200 lb, one person GO CART.

    I'd love to see this. Driving around in go karts would be a damn blast!!!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2011
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I'd love to see this. Driving around in go karts would be a damn blast!!!

    You could alwyas drop the 60 grand or so for a Caterham or an Ariel Atom.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2011
    I would love an Ariel Atom. I don't care what kind of inconvenience it would cause, it would be by far the most entertaining car to drive ever.

    I wonder how it would work with snow tires in Maine winters....hmmm.

    Oh the bulb, right...cool story.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited June 2011
    That incandescent bulb can out live a LED light bulb.... Go figure.

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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited June 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Figure out the energy potential of a gallon of gasoline burned with perfect efficiency.

    Than do the math for the energy required to move a pound of metal (with zero friction loss and perfect aerodynamics) at a functional speed of, oh, say 30 mph.
    Assume perfectly level ground, with no losses from any stops.

    100 mpg is possible if your driving a 200 lb, one person GO CART.

    Don't forget gravity in your physics homework problem, it will kill you if you take the wrong step!:wink:
    Carl

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