Strongest in the World, Bulb It Turns 116 Years Since 1901

Centennial Light lamp is successfully lit 116 years since 1901
(Photo: centennialbulb.org)

The light bulb becomes a matter which is now outdated compared with LED light technology. But the strength of the light bulb is capable menghalahkan any lamp technology, because it managed to burn for 116 years. As released from Wikipedia.com, Wednesday (02/15/2017).

The name of this light bulb is the Centennial Light is made of carbon filament has been lit since 1901 in California. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and General Electrik, these bulbs emit light continues to this day.

Centennial Light is a light bulb that has the power of 60 watts which now lights dimmed as 4 watts. Created in 1890 at the Shelby Electric Company, Ohio, USA, the lamp units granted to the fire department when the company is sold. This story is also supported by the firefighters in that era, so it would be credible.

Centennial Light lamp is successfully lit 116 years since 1901
(Photo: centennialbulb.org)

These bulbs are also often moved to various locations. Noted there are four locations where the Centennial Light never used, ranging from warehouse fire department, moved to the garage, and to the mayor's office before ending at the firehouse for the last time. The strangeness of these bulbs was found in 1972 by reporter Mike Dunstan.

Because writing Dunstan Similarly, popularity Centennial Light bulb became famous across the United States. Finally established a special department to keep these lights remain on, namely the Light Bulb Centennial Committee. The test results showed that the bulb is still burning as it requires little power, electricity supply is maintained and always used every day.