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     • A lightbulb which was installed in Livermore, California, has remained functioning for more than 115 years.
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     The Longest-Lasting Light: 115 Years of Being Turned On

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   • The average modern light bulb is designed to last about 1 000 hours. If you plugged one in on January 1 and turned it on, and did not turn it off again, it would likely burn out in mid February. But in the 1920s, bulbs lasted more than twice as long, averaging about 2 500 hours. This reduction in operational life was deliberate.

   The Centennial Light: The Lightbulb Burning for 100 Years

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   How long did light bulbs last in the 1920s?

   • But in the 1920s, bulbs lasted more than twice as long, averaging about 2 500 hours. This reduction in operational life was deliberate. In 1924, the world’s largest light bulb manufacturers – including General Electric, Osram and Phillips – formed an organisation they called ‘ Phoebus’.

   The Centennial Light: The Lightbulb Burning for 100 Years

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   • for more information. Welcome to the homepage of the Centennial Bulb, the Longest burning Light Bulb in history. Now in its 120th year of illumination. For those of you coming here for the first time, feel free to explore the pages of our amazing little bulb, with pictures, stories, facts, and history.

   Livermore's Centennial Light Bulb

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   When did the Centennial Light Bulb come out?

   • The Centennial Light Bulb, at Fire Station No. 6 in Livermore, Calif., has been burning bright since it was first installed in 1901. (The exact date appears unknown, though the bulb's "birthday" is typically held in June, most recently June 18th.)

   Calif. Light Bulb Has Been Burning 110 Years Straight

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Centennial_LightCentennial Light - Wikipedia

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   The Centennial Light is an incandescent light bulb, recognized as the oldest known continuously operating light bulb. It was first illuminated in 1901, and has only been turned off a few brief times since. It is located at 4550 East Avenue, Livermore, California, and is open to public viewing.

4. bayareatelegraph.com › 2023/03/19 › why-is-theWhy is the Centennial Bulb Still Burning? The Secrets of ...

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   Mar 19, 2023 · Installed in 1901 at the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department in California, the light bulb has been burning continuously for more than 120 years. It has outlived its creators, numerous light bulb technologies, and even the fire station where it was initially housed.

5. www.museumoflost.com › the-centennial-lightThe Centennial Light: The Lightbulb Burning for 100 Years

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   Jun 24, 2021 · The average modern light bulb is designed to last about 1 000 hours. If you plugged one in on January 1 and turned it on, and did not turn it off again, it would likely burn out in mid February. But in the 1920s, bulbs lasted more than twice as long, averaging about 2 500 hours.

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6. interestingengineering.com › culture › longestThe Longest-Lasting Light: 115 Years of Being Turned On

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   Oct 1, 2016 · A lightbulb which was installed in Livermore, California, has remained functioning for more than 115 years. The lightbulb was originally used in a fire department hose cart in 1901. Soon...

7. www.centennialbulb.orgLivermore's Centennial Light Bulb

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   As in 2001, and 2011, the Centennial Light Bulb reached another milestone of 1,000,000 hours! Good times were had by all at Fire Station 6 in Livermore, CA with food, fun, and history in the making. Click 1 Million Hours Bulb to see a web page showing the day.

8. allthatsinteresting.com › centennial-bulbCentennial Bulb: The Strange Tale Of The World's Longest ...

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   Sep 12, 2017 · Though today the bulb has dimmed from the 30-watt output of its beginnings to a comparatively meager four watts (about the output of an average night light), it still continues to burn — more than 116 years and 1 million hours of use later.

9. www.livescience.com › 14700-longest-burning-lightCalif. Light Bulb Has Been Burning 110 Years Straight

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   Jun 21, 2011 · An incandescent light bulb recognized by Guinness World Records as being the longest burning is still glowing strong days after celebrations that marked its 110th anniversary. The Centennial...