Skip to comments.
Department of Energy Rolls Back Obama-Era Lightbulb Rules
pjmedia.com ^
| 9/4/2019
| Rick Moran
Posted on 09/05/2019 2:34:46 PM PDT by rktman
click here to read article
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-98 next last
To: IndispensableDestiny
I dont see myself buying incandescents again. Im slowing replacing the last of my CFLs with LEDs.
Same with me.
I replaced most incandescents with CFLs about 15 years ago. The CFLs cost about $3.00 each. About 5 years ago, I had to replace one in a lamp that is on constantly.
Just recently I had to replace the CFL in my main living room lamp. I bought my first LED for that replacement. It cost $1.50. So far, I like it. Its project lifespan is about 9 years.
41
posted on
09/05/2019 3:12:43 PM PDT
by
TomGuy
To: Patriot Babe
“Me too I was hesitant because 1 bulb costed me like 11 bucks “
Cost is way down now.
To: rktman
a day late and a dollar short: LED bulbs have finally been improved to the point that one can buy high quality LED bulbs of brightness equal to incandescents as well as color profiles equal to incandescents (3500K), though i now prefer the 3000K bulbs. likewise one can buy high output 3000K 4 & 8 fluorescent tubes that put out more lumens/watt than LEDs ...
43
posted on
09/05/2019 3:14:08 PM PDT
by
catnipman
(Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
To: Hot Tabasco
“I never purchased LED’s since they look like crap in whatever fixture you place them in.”
They look just like the old bulbs!
To: rktman
Yes LED Technology has become mainstream. Yes its Good that we are more free of govt regulation.
45
posted on
09/05/2019 3:14:50 PM PDT
by
Bayard
To: TexasGator
Seems like LED lights would not be as reliable. Don't they have to down convert the 120VAC line voltages to a polarized low ~ 1VDC? Of course, they probably stack the LEDs in parallel (or series like your Christmas tree lights). That requires circuitry that can fail.
Or maybe LED technology is good enough now to produce enough lumens from one or more LEDs.
46
posted on
09/05/2019 3:14:56 PM PDT
by
dhs12345
To: TexasGator
My whole house is LED and I have NEVER had to replace any. They range in age from six months to four years.Same here, i've had to replace 3 out of 25 and in Nov. they will be 4 full years use.
To: madprof98
“We hate LED bulbs and are delighted to see these regulations bite the dust.”
It doesn’t matter. You won’t be seeing much of anything except LEDs on the shelves anymore.
To: rktman
49
posted on
09/05/2019 3:17:00 PM PDT
by
fruser1
To: rktman
We have never bought an LED. Wife can't stand the color of LED light. I can't stand the price.
This de-regulation move should drive down the price of all bulbs--which has been insane for several years.
To: Yardstick
“Is it possible the governments coercive action has yielded a better net result than if it had stayed on the sidelines?”
This could be one of those exceedingly rare situations where that’s the case.
51
posted on
09/05/2019 3:18:57 PM PDT
by
Magic Fingers
(Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
To: TLI
To: fruser1
Yup. Need that 20 gallon tank every once in a while. 😮
53
posted on
09/05/2019 3:19:09 PM PDT
by
rktman
( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
To: TexasGator
Have you been to Lowes or HD lately?
Yes. Selection is better, but far from complete. A lot of oddly shaped incandescents have been made over the years.
54
posted on
09/05/2019 3:20:28 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
("...a choice between Woke-fevered Democrats and Koch-funded Republicans is insufficient."-Mark Steyn)
To: rktman
I own a large office building built back in the mid 70’s I commercially rent out
Replaced all the old 6 foot ceiling lights with LED’s 3 years ago because the transformers were no longer being made.
I pay the utilities. Was mad I had to change them until I got the electric bill
Wish I had done it earlier-huge huge savings plus better lighting with the LED’s
55
posted on
09/05/2019 3:21:11 PM PDT
by
setter
To: billyboy15
To: akalinin
I would think 100 watt bulbs would be great for (normal) greenhouses too - maybe 60 watt for chicken coops?
Don’t know. Just a guess. I seem to recall some used them to keep chickens warm in cold weather.
57
posted on
09/05/2019 3:25:17 PM PDT
by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: Buckeye McFrog
“My church saved $80,000 per year on the electric bill by relamping with LEDs.”
My office building electric bill was literally cut in half.
58
posted on
09/05/2019 3:25:41 PM PDT
by
setter
To: setter
59
posted on
09/05/2019 3:26:13 PM PDT
by
rktman
( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
To: TLI
60-Watt Equivalent A19 Non-Dimmable LED Light Bulb Daylight (8-Pack) $9.94
___________________________________________________________
Dollar General sells two packs of Sunbeam LED’s for a buck.
60
posted on
09/05/2019 3:26:56 PM PDT
by
HenpeckedCon
(Covfefe Trump!)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-98 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson