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2005-07-25 Home Front: Tech

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Posted by mhw 2005-07-25 12:27|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 yeah, but it's only guaranteed for 60 hours. Apparently, it's for emergency use only. Don't retire yet.

Posted by PlanetDan">PlanetDan 2005-07-25 12:49|| 2005-07-25 12:49|| Front Page Top

#2 PS19 with E27 or medium base that screws right into your current household socket. This is LED bulbs has 19 white LEDs with a clear polycarbonate lens for better light output - better clarity to view with, to see colors and objects clearly. Its performance clearly out paces the previous 18 LED model. Rated for 50,000 hours/17 years of white light at 8 hours per day. $21.50 per
http://www.theledlight.com/120-VAC-LEDbulbs.html

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-07-25 13:13|| 2005-07-25 13:13|| Front Page Top

#3 almost all brakelights, street signals are converting to LED on replacement - more directed light, less energy usage. A good deal all around

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-07-25 13:18|| 2005-07-25 13:18|| Front Page Top

#4 mojo

I think those luminaires use the previous generation of CREE products. The company hopes to at least triple the current efficiency (bada bum bumg).

Posted by mhw 2005-07-25 13:40|| 2005-07-25 13:40|| Front Page Top

#5 It sounds wonderful, albeit a bit "early user" for me. I'll keep an eye out in my local shops, and replace my current bulbs (about 50/50 incandescents and compact fluorescents) as they become available. I have to admit, not having to climb a ladder every few months to replace those stupid candle tips in the entry chandelier will be a pleasure! And Mr. Wife will be shocked and pleased when I reduce one of our major budget items... just in time to spend the money on the daughters' university tuitions ;-D

Posted by trailing wife 2005-07-25 22:24|| 2005-07-25 22:24|| Front Page Top

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