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8. These are close for 32 bucks:

Reply to SoapBox (Reply #3)

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 12:52 AM

Nov 2012

75 watt replacement, not 100 watt.

I think I'll start with 1.

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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