>It seems todays bulbs don't last as long as they once did.

There used to be heavy duty bulbs that would be better, but they were less energy efficient that the more modern ones - and probably less profitable for the manufacturers.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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