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AgingAmerican

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11. Republicans will be livid

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 12:59 AM

Nov 2012

My stupid republican brother freaks out over stuff like this. He cant let go of his 19th century technology. He demands these incandescent bulbs because Glen Beck orders him to.

Ironically, he is the cheapest person on earth.

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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