LED light bulbs vs flourescent light bulbs - electric consumption

**oj88** · September 28th, 2012 10:37 AM

By rough estimation, the regular savings I get is enough to pay for up to two LED bulbs every month. At this rate, my ROI will likely be less than 1 year for all the 18 LED bulbs of various wattages I've deployed around the house.

Another thing I noticed is that LED bulbs, at least from the two brands I tried: NxLED and GES, provides better contrast overall. No overtones compared to older generation LEDs (which emits a blue hue).

CFLs on the other hand, as with all fluorescent lighting, gives off a greenish hue. Our brain automatically adjusts for white balance so we don't quite notice it. But it's there nevertheless, affecting clarity and contrast. This hue can only be captured on camera.

**crazy_boy** · September 28th, 2012 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by oj88

By rough estimation, the regular savings I get is enough to pay for up to two LED bulbs every month. At this rate, my ROI will likely be less than 1 year for all the 18 LED bulbs of various wattages I've deployed around the house.

Another thing I noticed is that LED bulbs, at least from the two brands I tried: NxLED and GES, provides better contrast overall. No overtones compared to older generation LEDs (which emits a blue hue).

CFLs on the other hand, as with all fluorescent lighting, gives off a greenish hue. Our brain automatically adjusts for white balance so we don't quite notice it. But it's there nevertheless, affecting clarity and contrast. This hue can only be captured on camera.

all 18 LEDs are on 24/7 sir?

i already have 5 7watters at home now. im looking for 5watter naman to replace the 9w CFL namin sa room.

**Ry_Tower** · September 28th, 2012 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

all 18 LEDs are on 24/7 sir?

i already have 5 7watters at home now. im looking for 5watter naman to replace the 9w CFL namin sa room.

Guys okay ba GES na brand? La yung Phillips eh or GE sana. Yung mga kilala.

**crazy_boy** · September 28th, 2012 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Guys okay ba GES na brand? La yung Phillips eh or GE sana. Yung mga kilala.

RT, gamit ko 1 GES and NXLed, tapos galing china yung iba. a lot cheaper yung galing china. same brightness compared to the ones locally sold. important is yung lumens/watt. i'd rather get GES or NXLed kasi mas mataas yung lumens/watt niya. and 5 years warranty na din.

**Ry_Tower** · September 28th, 2012 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

RT, gamit ko 1 GES and NXLed, tapos galing china yung iba. a lot cheaper yung galing china. same brightness compared to the ones locally sold. important is yung lumens/watt. i'd rather get GES or NXLed kasi mas mataas yung lumens/watt niya. and 5 years warranty na din.

Thanks a lot CB. hehe

**Phoenix67** · September 28th, 2012 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Guys okay ba GES na brand? La yung Phillips eh or GE sana. Yung mga kilala.

GES ang mga LEDs ko na ginagamit ko. Nagtataka lang ako may pumapasok na insect sa loob. I have yet to dismanttle it see how to remedy it.

**oj88** · September 28th, 2012 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by crazy_boy

all 18 LEDs are on 24/7 sir?

Nope. I use them in bedrooms, the living room, dining room, toilets, foyer, and stairs. Duty cycle is probably in the area of 30-40%.

**african888** · September 29th, 2012 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Phoenix67

GES ang mga LEDs ko na ginagamit ko. Nagtataka lang ako may pumapasok na insect sa loob. I have yet to dismanttle it see how to remedy it.

Ok kaya ang CDRking LED bulbs? meron na ba naka try nito?

**Retz** · September 29th, 2012 12:38 PM

may nag offer sa akin sa korea ung raonlux. typically 3-5 years ung lifespan daw ng LED. may sinasabi sa akin nung owner na ung inverter lifespan inside ng LED bulb ay 3-5 years but typically the LED bulb could last much much longer.