Lights of America Decor LED Accent - 1.5 Watt (40 Watt Replacement Bulbs) 3 Pack
by Lights of America
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Manufacturer: Lights of AmericaProduct features:
- Replaces 40 Watt Round Accent Downlights
- Uses only 1.5 Watts (Replaces a 40 Watt Light Bulb)
- For Recessed, Track Lighting and Normal Lighting
- Lasts 20 Times Longer Than 1,500 Hour Incandescent Bulbs
- Made in the USA and Mercury Free
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Lights of America Decor LED Accent - 1.5 Watt (40 Watt Replacement Bulbs) 3 Pack
Customer Review: First attempt, but not there yet
Summary: 2 Stars
PRO's:
- LED lights with a screw-in 120 V base
- Soft white light (not the intense white of typical LED's)
- Light spreads pretty well, considering it's LED's
- Fairly inexpensive for LED lights (about 2 years ago, similar bulbs cost about $120 each!)
CON's:
- Dim to half bright in about two months (~1000 hours)
- Equivalent to 25 Watt incandescent bulb (when new)
- Can't use in-line with power-drawing accessories (e.g. timers, motion sensors, etc.)
So, I have a HUGE fan of high-intensity LED lights since they first came out a few years ago. I had been searching for LED household light bulbs for a few years, since I think this is the way of future lighting. Just about 1-2 years ago, I found a similar LED bulb for a whopping $120! So, when I saw a 3 pack at Sams Club for just $15, I jumped at the deal.
When I first plugged it in, I was pleased by the light distribution and the soft color. The LED's are arranged in a cone shape, where each LED points outwards. So, instead of getting a spotlight effect, it distributed the light somewhat evenly. Also, instead of the typical stark white color LED's put out, it resembled the color of a clear incandescent bulb (~2800K).
I immediately noticed that it DOES NOT put out the equivalent of 40 watts of light. It more-closely resembles a 25 watt incandescent bulb.
The real issues are that the 30,000 hour life is misleading. An incandescent bulb gives you full light until it burns out. These LED lights give you bright light when they're brand new, but quickly fade to a dim light. I used these lights to illuminate part of my deck, and left them on all night. After just about two months (~1000 hours of use), the light is only about half as bright. I noticed this when I put the used bulbs in a chandelier with a new bulb -- the new bulb was MUCH brighter than the used bulbs. The used bulbs barely put out light when compared to the new bulb -- and they're just about 2 months old! It might actually last 30,000 hours, but you won't be able to see any light as you get closer.
Another problem is that since they only use about 1.5 watts each, they don't allow enough power to flow through them to power up in-line accessories such as timers or motion sensors. I put a digital timer on the switch for my deck and the backup battery quickly died since it wasn't getting enough AC power flowing through.
So, these lights are a great first attempt at LED household lighting, but the technology still needs to mature a bit more before we can use LED lights to replace incandescent or CFL's.
Description of Lights of America Decor LED Accent - 1.5 Watt (40 Watt Replacement Bulbs) 3 Pack
Lights of America Decor LED Accent - 1.5 Watt (40 Watt Replacement Bulbs) 3 Pack: Replaces 40 Watt Round Accent Downlights. Uses only 1.5 Watts (Replaces a 40 Watt Light Bulb). For Recessed, Track Lighting and Normal Lighting. Lasts 20 Times Longer Than 1,500 Hour Incandescent Bulbs. Made in the USA and Mercury Free.Electrical
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