Replacement Lamps

Robert Regel says:

The use of LED (light emitting diode) lighting can save up to 75% in energy costs as compared to conventional incandescent lighting. LED lighting is even 40-50% more efficient than fluorescent lighting. Though replacement lamps for all types of fixtures are not yet available, the market is expanding very rapidly, and LED bulbs/lamps are already selling in most home supply and hardware stores (as well as online). Everything from Christmas lights to night lights to indoor and outdoor accent lighting are readily available, with standard bulbs becoming more available everyday. In addition, LED lights generally have a life expectancy of 100,000 hours (11 years of continuous use), and generate very little heat (due to their high efficiency), which will reduce your air conditioning costs in the summer. Last but not least, LED lights are far more durable than either incandescent or fluorescent lamps. Not only are they not made of glass, but dropping and LED on the floor will not damage it. The bottom line is that there is no comparison in any aspect. The best part is that you can feel good about reducing your “carbon footprint”, and suffer no ill effects. Sounds like a win, win, win situation. Good for you, good for the environment, and good for the economy.