canadianfcat Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Well with the hydro rates in Ontario I figured I'd spend a bit of $$ and buy leds for the higher traffic areas in my house. Has anyone done this and noticed a difference? I bought mine directly for good old China as "I think" they were a lot cheaper..10 halogen type for pot lights was $35 and about $4 each for 12w Cob style regular bulbs. Wondering about your experience or opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundtastic Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 They last way longer than the CFL crap you can buy. We test purchased 3 with a dimmer for LED's and they are still going for the last 4 years. Back then they were 20 bucks each plus. LT, Hope you're finally over your cold(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfcat Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ya ..Everyone healthy for now! Kristi was the only one that avoided it but she was working 60 hr. weeks so probably wasn't home enough. To bad she's salaried!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 We have a large stash of the old style bulbs from 40W to100W . They burn a little more but are easier on the environment . Using less hydro doesn't mean "better" ,so I'll stick with the old cheapies . Using dimmer switches gives the old bulbs a much longer life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 have to admit they last a heck of a lot longer. 4 years on the kitchen bulbs. Judy bought a pack of old style bulbs. Sylvania soft white, lasting all of 2 weeks at a shot. made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Made in China is the problem . Most of the electrical stuff sold at C.T .or home Hardware etc. is made in China (including the new "cheap" dimmer switch) . It is not designed to last . They are smart & know we will be buying more crap soon ......just part of our disposable plastic society . My 3 bathroom lights are over 3 years old & still glowing . They are 60 watts each , but the dimmer switch keeps them running for years at a lower level . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoomie Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I bought some LED outdoor coach lights from costco last year. They only have three little light emitters in them but man are they bright. I don't worry too much about leaving them on now, and that adds a little bit of security. I just read an article about some company that is selling a 100w comparable LED bulb for just under $20. That's been the goal for a couple of years they said., I think that's USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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