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Orange Beast [6353]
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LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 12:34 PM
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How many of you have already replaced your "20 year life" LED bulbs after only a few years? I know none of us really thought they would last that long, but it would seem reasonable that maybe half the time they said would be a target...I think I would have to say mine are lasting about 3-5 years! The ones on the outside last less, while the ones on the inside, out of the weather, last a little longer, maybe 7 years.
Is this kind of what y'all are seeing?
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Clemson Icon [24320]
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This is a question for that new poster LED Bulb Bill !***
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Aug 29, 2024, 12:54 PM
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All-Conference [423]
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Re: LED bulbs
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Aug 29, 2024, 1:01 PM
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I’m at 8 yrs and counting on many of mine.
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Orange Beast [6353]
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Re: LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 1:39 PM
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Mostly indoor bulbs?
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All-Conference [423]
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Re: LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 1:55 PM
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Yes, my outdoor bulbs are not as old. Maybe 4/5 yrs old. I like the LED bulbs better than compact fluorescent and I line not having the heat given off by an incandescent bulb.
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Gridiron Giant [15977]
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Re: LED bulbs
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Aug 29, 2024, 1:07 PM
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I have been using them for years and got 3 to 5 years out of most brands so I said no use to buy the expensive name brands. I bought the Wal-Mart Great Value LED bulbs and they have lasted longer than the name brands for about half the cost. As it goes, the next time I replace one, the new one may only last a year. But for now a bulb is at 5+ years in the light that stays on about 16 hours per day.
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Campus Hero [13599]
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Re: LED bulbs
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Aug 29, 2024, 1:43 PM
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The Walmart bulbs aren't cheap. Not much is these days at Walmart. I used to get a pack of AC filters for 3 bucks and now they are double. I miss when you could buy a pack of bulbs for a buck or two. Another thing our guv-mint screwed us on.
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Orange Immortal [68080]
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It's a manufactured product...
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Aug 29, 2024, 1:46 PM
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and, as is generally the case, some perform better than others. I have some that have been going strong for nearly five years, but I've had to replace some others more frequently. Overall, I am happy with them but never really thought the 20-year life span was realistic expectation.
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Game Changer [1991]
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We spent $10K replacing bulbs at the office, only to find they didn't work
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Aug 29, 2024, 1:55 PM
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with the emergency light system. Then, 25% of them had to be replaced in the first year.
To me, it's a lot like the new-ish gas can with the valve on the nozzle. You spill far more gas than you would have with the old style cans.
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Paw Master [17092]
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#### these new gas cans***
Aug 29, 2024, 2:59 PM
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Playmaker [372]
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Re: LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 2:01 PM
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How long per day are those lights on? They lifetime rating is typically based on being on 3 hours per day. But it's not uncommon for some lights to be on 8, 12 or even more hours per day.
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Orange Beast [6556]
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Candles still work
Aug 29, 2024, 2:16 PM
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And besides, I like sitting in the dark.
Go Tigers
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Campus Hero [13599]
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Re: Candles still work
Aug 29, 2024, 2:19 PM
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I like sitting in the dark when there is a storm and it's lightening outside but by choice and not because the power is out. Uggh!
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Dynasty Maker [3318]
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Re: LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 3:09 PM
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Use used up 20 years in 3. You are not supposed to leave them on all the time.
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110%er [3655]
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Re: LED bulbs
Aug 29, 2024, 7:01 PM
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The last carton of incandescent bulbs I bought several years ago all burned out within weeks. So I'd say 3-5 years still beats 3-5 weeks, even if they don't quite live up to the hype.
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