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Anyone using LED based lighting for home (in place of 4Ft fluoro's)?

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Stobe:
I've got a 4 bulb, 4ft fluorescent fixture that lights my kitchen.  I've heard lately that some contractors are putting in LED alteratives, but I haven't seen them in person yet.

Just wondering if anyone here is using them, and if so: how do you like them, and where did you find them.

Thanks,
Stobe

SirPeale:
The problem with LEDs vs florescents is that florescents are still more efficient than LEDs, despite the cool factor.

SirPeale:
This is new...last time I looked at it (I admit it was a while ago) it was the opposite. 

I got to see one of those LED FL plug-in modules a couple months ago.  Pretty neat.

Stobe:
I've found the LED replacement bulbs that will snap right in an existing fixture, but has anyone seen a total replacement solution?

SavannahLion:

--- Quote from: pinballjim on July 25, 2008, 12:36:38 pm ---
--- Quote from: Peale on July 25, 2008, 12:26:44 pm ---The problem with LEDs vs florescents is that florescents are still more efficient than LEDs, despite the cool factor.

--- End quote ---
No.  The LEDs consume 20% less energy for the same amount of light.

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Which product? I've purchased about half a dozen LED direct replacements for (smallish) FL's and incandescents. Sure 20% less energy, but it takes three or four times as many bulbs to match the lumens.

Do not kid yourself by just looking at the box. Apparently manufacturers have a very vague grasp on just what lumens really means.

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