Phasing out of incandescents in the US - what are your plans?

[Erin]

I had originally thought that we had more time, but on the local news this week, they said 100W are no longer being made and then there will be a gradual phase-out in the next two years. I've read many conflicting reports on the ban vs. phase out. 

My questions are this: Can anyone find a definitive timeline for which bulbs are being phased out when? AND, what about all the little specialty bulbs...will those go, too? 

I don't like CFLs or LEDs!

I'm taking inventory and seeing what I should buy:

[Gwen Williams]

my plans are to buy from china, though the local reports here are saying that not all bulbs are going to be phased out only larger wattages. 

[Erin]

Where do you buy from China? eBay?

[Gwen Williams]

so far I have been using replacementlightbulbs.com, I have a couple lamps that have really odd sized bulbs and this was the only place I could find them

[Erin]

Thanks for the tip. I get my stuff from lightbulbemporium.com right now. 

[matt01165]

Alright found these 100 watt r20 supralife ordered a case they have lots more but only limited supplies on hand. They told me they have lots worldwide but they have to get them shiped to the states..

http://www.bulborama.com/cart.php?m=search_results&headerSearch...

 I also asked about 200watt r40 flood they're checking into it and will get back with me. I will keep you posted.

[Erin]

Would these work for Grandes?

http://www.lightbulbemporium.com/satco_s7001_100r20fl.asp 

[matt01165]

hey Erin that second link takes me to a 30 watt bulb... That first one you listed might work sure is cheap!!  It's a 2000 hour bulb. the supra life ones claim 10000 hours. I'd welcome any feedback on these.

[Erin]

I deleted my 2nd link so as not to confuse anyone. That link I posted...they look bigger than the ones we normally use for Grandes, but I don't see why they wouldn't work. 

[matt01165]

you can bet the satco is what everyone gets as a typical incandescent flood light bulb. To heat a small pool it would have to be in a sealed enclosure. I measured a duramax bulb and it's the same. 

[Jus]

I wish too for some more concrete, long-term solutions/answers...hoarding and bulk purchases are only gonna get us so far...
Definitely hard to find a solid word about this, anywhere I look. Can't remember where I read it, plus donno if it's true, but the guy said the bulbs we need will still be made, in other countries-
Wish lamp manufacturers would post a word about future plans. I know I'm not spending money toward new lamps, with no assurance I can keep it lit up!

Side note-got burned pretty good by one of those cork-screw looking bulbs... I thought they weren't supposed to put out much heat, but it was HOT and left me thinking perhaps there won't be such a problem...

Hmmmmm.........

[Autumn]

This was my solution. If I remember right they are only banning light bulbs over 60 watts so I am good except for my excalibur lamps.

 

[Erin]

I can't find a solid word either. I believe they ARE phasing out 60W bulbs, as they are the most common. But yes, concrete answers would be nice.