LED lights

markem · 11-25-2013, 09:52 AM

We recently replaced one of our kitchen flood lights (br30) with a CREE daylight LED; we also replaced one regular bulb with a CREE daylight LED. For us, they are amazing since Oregon be a bit dark this time of year. I have ordered 20 of each and will be replacing all 12 floods in the kitchen and the regular bulbs in several places in the house, particularly the computer rooms.

Anyone else done this? The coating on the Cree floods reduces so much of the glare that we get from the compact fluorescent ones that are in there now. Reduced glare and a little brighter light is worth it for me to spend the dosh to change them all now.

tsolomon · 11-25-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

We recently replaced one of our kitchen flood lights (br30) with a CREE daylight LED; we also replaced one regular bulb with a CREE daylight LED. For us, they are amazing since Oregon be a bit dark this time of year. I have ordered 20 of each and will be replacing all 12 floods in the kitchen and the regular bulbs in several places in the house, particularly the computer rooms.

Anyone else done this? The coating on the Cree floods reduces so much of the glare that we get from the compact fluorescent ones that are in there now. Reduced glare and a little brighter light is worth it for me to spend the dosh to change them all now.

I replaced all floods in our kitchen with LEDs and the change is great. They are brighter, but dimable and they are much cooler to work under. Got them at Costco and they had a really good rebate, I think the brand is Feit.

MrClean · 11-25-2013, 10:00 AM

I replaced my outside fixtures (1 halogen 1 standard flood) with LED fixtures, I really like the difference they make and since they are motion sensored, they come on quite a bit with all the critters roaming around outside.

We are slowly starting to replace the flood lights downstairs as the current bulbs burn out.

CigarNut · 11-25-2013, 10:34 AM

Have started replacing our floods with LED; not a CREE but another brand -- I went for the highest lumens (830) I could find in a PAR30 LED Flood. Nice thing is that it looks looks like a regular incandescent bulb.

jledou · 11-25-2013, 10:52 AM

I have started the change to LEDs and I have been pleased with them so far.

pnoon · 11-25-2013, 10:54 AM

Do these need a special fixture?
Or is it just a different type of lamp?

tsolomon · 11-25-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Do these need a special fixture?
Or is it just a different type of lamp?

Standard fixture, they are just so much better than CFL.

pnoon · 11-25-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolomon

Standard fixture, they are just so much better than CFL.

Thanks, Tom.

Gabe215 · 11-25-2013, 11:19 AM

I'm an electrician and LED is the way to go, max brightness and you will def notice a drop in your electric bill as well they are very energy efficient!

WeekendSmoker · 11-25-2013, 12:40 PM

I started to replace my incandescent and CFLs with LEDs and have been careful about the color temp and CRI. So far lights, certainly compared to CFLs more pleasant and my electric bill has gone down by about 60%.
When I ran the numbers on the difference in power consumption and took a good look at my bill and noticed that I get charged 11c per kwh but also 11c per kwh for delivery. In other words, I pay 22c/kwh. At that rate if you use a light for a couple of hours a day LEDs pay for themselves very quickly.

CigarNut · 11-26-2013, 08:33 AM

This is the LED light that I am using to replace my floods: http://www.satco.com/lamps/led/led-b...ors/s8993.html

They were on sale at Batteries Plus and there was (is?) a $10 rebate on top of that so the bulbs came to around $20 each.

11-25-2013, 09:52 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	LED lights We recently replaced one of our kitchen flood lights (br30) with a CREE daylight LED; we also replaced one regular bulb with a CREE daylight LED. For us, they are amazing since Oregon be a bit dark this time of year. I have ordered 20 of each and will be replacing all 12 floods in the kitchen and the regular bulbs in several places in the house, particularly the computer rooms. Anyone else done this? The coating on the Cree floods reduces so much of the glare that we get from the compact fluorescent ones that are in there now. Reduced glare and a little brighter light is worth it for me to spend the dosh to change them all now. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-25-2013, 10:00 AM	#3
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: LED lights I replaced my outside fixtures (1 halogen 1 standard flood) with LED fixtures, I really like the difference they make and since they are motion sensored, they come on quite a bit with all the critters roaming around outside. We are slowly starting to replace the flood lights downstairs as the current bulbs burn out. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-25-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: LED lights Have started replacing our floods with LED; not a CREE but another brand -- I went for the highest lumens (830) I could find in a PAR30 LED Flood. Nice thing is that it looks looks like a regular incandescent bulb. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

11-25-2013, 10:52 AM	#5
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,225 Trading: (27)	Re: LED lights I have started the change to LEDs and I have been pleased with them so far.

11-25-2013, 10:54 AM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: LED lights Do these need a special fixture? Or is it just a different type of lamp? __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

11-25-2013, 11:19 AM	#9
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: LED lights I'm an electrician and LED is the way to go, max brightness and you will def notice a drop in your electric bill as well they are very energy efficient!

11-25-2013, 12:40 PM	#10
WeekendSmoker Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yes Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: LED lights I started to replace my incandescent and CFLs with LEDs and have been careful about the color temp and CRI. So far lights, certainly compared to CFLs more pleasant and my electric bill has gone down by about 60%. When I ran the numbers on the difference in power consumption and took a good look at my bill and noticed that I get charged 11c per kwh but also 11c per kwh for delivery. In other words, I pay 22c/kwh. At that rate if you use a light for a couple of hours a day LEDs pay for themselves very quickly. __________________ Eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines......

11-26-2013, 08:33 AM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: LED lights This is the LED light that I am using to replace my floods: http://www.satco.com/lamps/led/led-b...ors/s8993.html They were on sale at Batteries Plus and there was (is?) a $10 rebate on top of that so the bulbs came to around $20 each. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.