LED House Bulbs?

[Spoon 11th]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

85-265V That's some variation for a bulb that should output a regulated amount.

It has "wide range" Switched-mode power supply, but yeah, the white leds operate around constant 5 volts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply

[Mork_417]

Yeah, it was just a simple night stand lamp, open, so ventilation should have been good. I'm going to swap it out with another one, and give it another chance. I'm all about trying to lower our electric bill every month, so i'm always lookin at new ideas.

I like the 3500k - 4000k range, but the GF likes the 2700k ones.

Thanks for the input guys!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by FloppyRat

I'm all about trying to lower our electric bill every month, so i'm always lookin at new ideas.

Always admirable. We've got CFLs everywhere but I might have to look into these LED bulbs now they're a lot cheaper.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Always admirable. We've got CFLs everywhere but I might have to look into these LED bulbs now they're a lot cheaper.

I was under the impression people in your area simply wired themselves to the street lighting

[Herr-Berbunch]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I was under the impression people in your area simply wired themselves to the street lighting

Shhhhh!

We're also running an extension from the neighbour's leccy supply for when the passing trams interrupt the street light supplies.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Shhhhh!

We're also running an extension from the neighbour's leccy supply for when the passing trams interrupt the street light supplies.

LOL....I forgot your still on gas lamps

[swamprat69er]

I use LED's and CFL's throughout my house. I only have one incandescent bulb in the house and that is a tri-light. As soon as that one goes out I will be replacing it with LED.
So far I have had good luck with LED, but a word of caution, IF your hydro power fluctuates constantly then the LED's won't last too long.