Thread: Residential LED lighting

Originally Posted by BobH

Yes, they do have heat sinks built in I believe, not certain, but the heat would still need to be dissipated from the heatsinks. At my age I am not going to the expense of all new purpose designed lighting fixtures. That would cut into the shaving budget too much. On a new build that is the way to go for sure. I guess it would all depend on your age and how deep your pockets were.

Bob

I reckon you've got at least 20yrs left bob, so you would probably never need to change them again, but lets hope that you do

Originally Posted by edhewitt

I reckon you've got at least 20yrs left bob, so you would probably never need to change them again, but lets hope that you do

Nice of you to say so but ya gots to be realistic as there are no guarantees especially after age 50.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Nice of you to say so but ya gots to be realistic as there are no guarantees especially after age 50.

Bob

If nothing else the kids might be able to sell the house for a few extra bucks with fancy lighting

Originally Posted by edhewitt

If nothing else the kids might be able to sell the house for a few extra bucks with fancy lighting

What are kids?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

What are kids?

Bob

Most kids are goats. However if they are grandkids they are small people the wife spends all our money buying things they don't need but only want.

Dave

Originally Posted by rolodave

Most kids are goats. However if they are grandkids they are small people the wife spends all our money buying things they don't need but only want.

Dave

Some old men are goats - they either smell like it or act like it when a young woman is around.

I replaced most of the bulbs in my house with LED - for all the reasons already mentioned - cool running, cheap to run, less maintenance (replacement) and went for wide angle daylight. I was more than happy to spend the money (about 18 months payback) just to get rid of those awful halogen bulbs. I had so many fittings that seized up because of heat i was having to remove and sometimes replace the fittings just to renew a bulb.