
Fluorescent Lights are no longer made in the USA and I may be wrong but I feel like the basic standards for General Electric lights are very low and no longer apply. This lamp died within six months of its initial installation, which is usually good for an incandescent lamp, but they are guaranteed for five years. I have General Electric fluorescent lights that have worked well for over six years and others that have only worked for a few months - discrepancies. I haven't had this problem with SATCO bulbs, most of which last three years or more.