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In reply to the discussion: LED replacements hit stores empty of 100W bulbs [View all]BlueStreak
(8,377 posts)79. I have a couple dozen of them and have had no failures
I did have a bunch of failures (some scary) if CFLs, but no failures of any LED lights. They do generate a lot of heat and if this heat is not dissipated, then it will cause the electronics to fail. In other words, they may not work in an enclosed fixture (globe, etc.) And that does present a problem as 60W and 40W are banned.
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Plenty of comparisons of power usage but no specific mention of how much light output (in lumens).
PoliticAverse
Nov 2012
#2
Yes big difference between the 'cool white' and 'warm white' LEDs I have. n/t
PoliticAverse
Nov 2012
#9
The issue is that the electronics in a CFL is good for 6,000 on/off cycles. An incandescent has
4lbs
Nov 2012
#12
With that graphic it's a reminder some things are best with the lights on.
Spitfire of ATJ
Nov 2012
#74
they also have kits to convert the old fixtures more cost effective than replacing them
neohippie
Nov 2012
#39
If you're poor and/or thrifty and not too picky, you can get the flourescent ones -
OhZone
Nov 2012
#33
20 times the life at 50 times the cost and lemme guess... 20 times the weight?
truthisfreedom
Nov 2012
#50
I picked up 6 led 'spotlight' bulbs for $7 each at Restore(habitat for humanity)
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#82