How exciting!
Just a brief followup on the bulb life experiment I started in 2000 (Here and here . My kitchen has 7 PAR30 bulbs in the ceiling. Back when I was using incandescent bulbs, average life was less than a year, so on average I was changing every bulb more often than every year, or about 8 or so total bulb changes per year.
Since finally converting entirely to fluorescent and LED bulbs, I haven’t had to replace a single bulb in 4 1/2 years. They really do last longer than incandescent bulbs, and I’ve thereby avoided about 36 changes over this time.
I kind of wish my fluorescent bulbs would burn out so I could replace them with LED bulbs. I prefer the instant on, but most of my fluorescents take a while to warm up.
I like the color of the LED much better than the fluorescent.
Comment by Don — July 13, 2016 @ 6:56 pm
I like the color of LEDs generally, but I bought some 100 watt-equivalents from Costco that are listed as “Daylight”. They seem just a little harsh. Fine for a garage, but a little less pleasant in a living area.
The box was a good deal, though, with 10 bulbs for under $50.
Comment by Daryl — July 13, 2016 @ 8:37 pm
I can’t wait until 2032 for the next update.
Comment by Dale — July 14, 2016 @ 5:39 am
Dale, I think I detect sarcasm… 🙂
Comment by Daryl — July 14, 2016 @ 3:08 pm
The first LED bulbs I bought had a terrible glow, but I’ve learned to get “warm” rather than “daylight” and I’ve been happy with them. Even the little bulbs I put in my RV give off a great light and take much less juice.
Comment by Donna — July 16, 2016 @ 6:34 pm