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In the discussion thread: LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs [View all]

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 11:49 PM

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6. I still use incandescent bulbs only in two areas of my home. Bathroom and Kitchen.

CFLs have a limited number of on/off cycles, and aren't really good for light sockets that are turned on-off about 20 times a day.

They are best used when you are going to turn on the light and leave it on for several hours.

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85 replies	Author	Time	Post
LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs [View all]	Omaha Steve	Nov 2012	OP
Interesting!!! Thanks for the info.!	RKP5637	Nov 2012	#1
Plenty of comparisons of power usage but no specific mention of how much light output (in lumens).	PoliticAverse	Nov 2012	#2
Or of the color temperature.	RC	Nov 2012	#7
Yes big difference between the 'cool white' and 'warm white' LEDs I have. n/t	PoliticAverse	Nov 2012	#9
Fond of 2700 myself, aka "warm white"	DCKit	Nov 2012	#18
Mortuary lighting too blue	Anthony McCarthy	Nov 2012	#26
Currently Home Depot lists 17 W (75W equivalent) LEDs	csziggy	Nov 2012	#48
The Home Depot bulb specs say: Lumens per Watt: 64.7	PoliticAverse	Nov 2012	#62
That's a heck of a rounding up!	csziggy	Nov 2012	#73
Exactly. And LED lights are sadly lacking in lumens even now.	kestrel91316	Nov 2012	#60
That's not entirely true.	BlueStreak	Nov 2012	#78
That price needs to come down	SoapBox	Nov 2012	#3
True	sakabatou	Nov 2012	#5
These are close for 32 bucks:	greyl	Nov 2012	#8
There are plenty for cheaper	harun	Nov 2012	#35
But, but!!!!	xfundy	Nov 2012	#4
I still use incandescent bulbs only in two areas of my home. Bathroom and Kitchen.	4lbs	Nov 2012	#6
We have a set of 4 CFL in the bathroom for 2 years now.	RC	Nov 2012	#10
The issue is that the electronics in a CFL is good for 6,000 on/off cycles. An incandescent has	4lbs	Nov 2012	#12
Every light in this house, we use is CFL	RC	Nov 2012	#17
I think it has to do with the innards of the CFL.	svpadgham	Nov 2012	#14
Since I despise the CFL's we have in OUR bathroom please hint at your brand.	Pholus	Nov 2012	#32
Something called Ecosmart	RC	Nov 2012	#37
Thanks! I'll give those a try! nt	Pholus	Nov 2012	#85
Look for CFL's marked "instant on"	AndyA	Nov 2012	#38
This thread is not about CFL's	jberryhill	Nov 2012	#15
Republicans will be livid	AgingAmerican	Nov 2012	#11
I don't think we get to throw stones in that regard	Posteritatis	Nov 2012	#56
there would have	donco	Nov 2012	#13
THANK YOU DONKO....50 bucks sucks	Bo	Nov 2012	#76
Before electric lights people used to live by candle light....	Spitfire of ATJ	Nov 2012	#16
It's a new idea, and in my opinion, a good one.	David__77	Nov 2012	#19
They don't need to do it 25 feet from the light.	Spitfire of ATJ	Nov 2012	#21
That's going to be a tough re-sale.	briv1016	Nov 2012	#22
That's because people are scared of the dark.	Spitfire of ATJ	Nov 2012	#45
People used to do all sorts of things they no longer have to do. nt	Codeine	Nov 2012	#71
With that graphic it's a reminder some things are best with the lights on.	Spitfire of ATJ	Nov 2012	#74
I am happy to see something replacing fluorescents	drlindaphd	Nov 2012	#20
We bought LED bulbs for our bathroom just after we bought our house	davidpdx	Nov 2012	#23
They make led replacements for even those long bulbs	neohippie	Nov 2012	#24
Good to hear that, I thought I would have to completely change the fixture	davidpdx	Nov 2012	#25
they also have kits to convert the old fixtures more cost effective than replacing them	neohippie	Nov 2012	#39
Lowes? Home Depot? I Won't Shop Them	fredamae	Nov 2012	#27
Daytime lights zero electricity	Anthony McCarthy	Nov 2012	#28
$50/bulb? You've got to be kidding me.	Heywood J	Nov 2012	#29
Take them back.	Atypical Liberal	Nov 2012	#31
Would if I could. They came from a Costco in Detroit.	Heywood J	Nov 2012	#72
I have a couple dozen of them and have had no failures	BlueStreak	Nov 2012	#79
It's a good value, but...	Atypical Liberal	Nov 2012	#30
How many of those 45 would see constant use, though?	Posteritatis	Nov 2012	#59
Doesn't matter.	Atypical Liberal	Nov 2012	#61
Depends on your power rate but you may be too high..	EX500rider	Nov 2012	#63
You may be right - I just picked a random google result	Atypical Liberal	Nov 2012	#64
If you're poor and/or thrifty and not too picky, you can get the flourescent ones -	OhZone	Nov 2012	#33
I've replaced the CFL bulb in this room once in the last decade	Posteritatis	Nov 2012	#55
New SMART LED Bulbs are now available also	think	Nov 2012	#34
I wish someone would make a decent dimmable LED.	Javaman	Nov 2012	#36
There are LOADS of dimmable LEDs out there	BlueStreak	Nov 2012	#80
Thanks for the link. :)	Javaman	Nov 2012	#84
i certainly do not have the money to buy these bulbs.	madrchsod	Nov 2012	#40
blaze all the lights on!	Evasporque	Nov 2012	#41
I definitely want to replace my flourescent tubes	Kingofalldems	Nov 2012	#42
I bought a number equivalent to 60 watts in brightness	daleo	Nov 2012	#43
That evil nanny state!	Tommy_Carcetti	Nov 2012	#44
Thank God for Hurricane Sandy.	randome	Nov 2012	#46
A $50.00 light bulb?????	Le Taz Hot	Nov 2012	#47
When's the $50 loaf of bread coming out, LOL.	just1voice	Nov 2012	#49
You do know prices aren't static, right?	Posteritatis	Nov 2012	#57
20 times the life at 50 times the cost and lemme guess... 20 times the weight?	truthisfreedom	Nov 2012	#50
How many barrels of oil do I have to sell in order to afford one of these?	NoOneMan	Nov 2012	#51
Take that, Ann-Marie Burkle!	hedgehog	Nov 2012	#52
Off topic question:	Shankapotomus	Nov 2012	#53
Even more off-topic	FrodosPet	Nov 2012	#66
Yep	Shankapotomus	Nov 2012	#69
The price will come down in a few years.	louis-t	Nov 2012	#54
False equivalency.	truthisfreedom	Nov 2012	#58
Man, DUers are smart.	louis-t	Nov 2012	#67
I bought some LEDs for my porch light about a year ago	Mosby	Nov 2012	#65
Color Temp / CRI	Sgent	Nov 2012	#68
By my math, I have about a 15 year supply of 100 watters in my attic.	Xithras	Nov 2012	#70
Someone hurry and tell Hannity, Beck, and Limpballs!	AAO	Nov 2012	#75
I am sure the cost will come down quickly	liberal N proud	Nov 2012	#77
Remember, 100W equivalent is leading edge	BlueStreak	Nov 2012	#81
I picked up 6 led 'spotlight' bulbs for $7 each at Restore(habitat for humanity)	BlueMan Votes	Nov 2012	#82
I haven't been able to find an answer to this question:	HeiressofBickworth	Nov 2012	#83

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