Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « on: September 30, 2026, 06:12:23 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
Recently, I've been wanting to increase the lifespan of the incandescent bulbs I use, and I know one way to do this is with a soft start device to limit the inrush current on an incandescent bulb. Does anyone know where to find these? I could not find any such products online.
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	Re: Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « Reply #1 on: September 30, 2026, 07:39:20 PM » Author: LightsoftheWest
You could also try finding some that are rated for 130V operation. Since they'd be slightly under driven, the lifespan would increase accordingly.
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	Re: Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « Reply #2 on: September 30, 2026, 08:22:26 PM » Author: NeXe Lights
I know I could, but I already have a decent-sized stock of 120V bulbs collected over time from my local ReStore. Therefore, I'd rather spend less money on a few soft-start devices than replace nearly my entire stock of bulbs with 130V bulbs.
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	Re: Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « Reply #3 on: September 30, 2026, 11:11:42 PM » Author: Patrick
How effective are such devices?  I'd simply use a dimmer switch.
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	Re: Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « Reply #5 on: September 30, 2026, 11:53:17 PM » Author: wide-lite 1000
Quick snoop on eBay found these : https://www.ebay.com/itm/158358422909  https://www.ebay.com/itm/137662182031
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	Re: Soft Start Device for Incandescent Bulbs « Reply #6 on: Today at 02:53:47 AM » Author: SoxFtw
As Patrick said, a dimmer is usually adequate. Or you could use a diode for three seconds then short across it, but unless you're working at a large wattage, it probably wouldn't matter too much.
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