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NYC_SKP

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6. "Cheaper to operate" needs to take into account lifespan.

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #5)

Tue Oct 7, 2014, 11:17 AM

Oct 2014

I know you know this but others don't appreciate that CFLs crap out early and LEDs don't.

In fact, LEDs can't even express their life span well because, if you do the math, testing anything for 50,000 hours takes a few years, during which time new generations of the technology will have come and gone.

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LED bulbs are coming down in price - do i want warm white or cool white, and why? [View all] hedgehog Oct 2014 OP

I want input on this also. northoftheborder Oct 2014 #1

If you want efficiency, go with cool white. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #2

I've driven hubby nuts looking for a good warm white. woodsprite Oct 2014 #3

Here's the easiest way to discover what's best. Keep in mind the snappyturtle Oct 2014 #4

You probably want a bulb with... TreasonousBastard Oct 2014 #5

"Cheaper to operate" needs to take into account lifespan. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #6

Sure, and some cheap cfl's... TreasonousBastard Oct 2014 #7

Given the life span, i can see the day coming when LEDs are given as wedding presents, hedgehog Oct 2014 #8

Get the adjustable RGB ratio bulbs seveneyes Oct 2014 #9

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