https://dfarq.homeip.net/are-led-light-bulbs-worth-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-led-light-bulbs-worth-it David L. Farquhar on technology old and new, computer security, and more Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:32:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://dfarq.homeip.net/are-led-light-bulbs-worth-it/#comment-44758 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:07:38 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=13527#comment-44758 60 watt equivalents are usually the cheapest because they’re the most popular size. 60W incandescent bulbs were often cheaper than 40W ones for the same reason. Another factor is that the 60W equivalents are the most likely ones to get utility subsidies, which are usually invisible or nearly invisible these days. (The only indication I’ve seen recently is a small sign at the store.)

]]> https://dfarq.homeip.net/are-led-light-bulbs-worth-it/#comment-44056 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:00:41 +0000 https://dfarq.homeip.net/?p=13527#comment-44056 I put LEDs in our garage door opener (Sears, several years old) with no ill effects – I don’t think I can blame them for the broken spring that is being replaced tomorrow. The 40 watt equivelents are also nice for multiple bulb fixtures, I have one that really doesn’t need the 300 watts a set of 60 watt equivelents would produce. Here in Salem, OR the local power company/state had me fill out a questionaire about number of fixtures, etc. and sent me a whole box of LEDs and water flow restricters for free – I had already replaced most so now I have plenty of spares or gifts.

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