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    Have you been using it full-on, or controlling it with a dimmer or thermostat? I've heard that controlling them tends to shorten their workable life by quite a bit, but I can't
    say from my own experience, since I don't use them.
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    Re: How long to CHE's typically last?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Have you been using it full-on, or controlling it with a dimmer or thermostat? I've heard that controlling them tends to shorten their workable life by quite a bit, but I can't
    say from my own experience, since I don't use them.

    I've been using them with an on/off thermostat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wnateg View Post
    The one I've used has lasted 2 years so far.

    What brand is it?

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    Re: How long to CHE's typically last?

    Quote Originally Posted by JobForARetic View Post
    I've been using them with an on/off thermostat.

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    What brand is it?
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    That may be your problem. You could try using a dimmer.
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    Re: How long to CHE's typically last?

    Like everything else that's man-made, sometimes you get a dud.
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