James Silverton > wrote:
> On 3/27/2013 10:18 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 3/27/2013 9:46 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>> On 3/27/2013 6:07 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>>> i changed to CFLs (but then there is the question of mercury in the
>>>> disposal) but found i hated the way they distorted colours so switched
>>>> again to LEDs.
>>>
>>> I was wondering if anyone would mention the quality of light.
>>>
>>> My white LED Christmas tree lights are pretty to look at, but
>>> cast a rather ghastly grey glow. My LED book light washes out
>>> pencil writing (I use it for puzzles).
>>>
>>> I'm not switching until I know they've fixed that issue.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>
>> I don't mind switching if the lighting is actually better somehow.
>> Energy efficiency is a good thing. But not if you have to pay out the
>> nose when one burns out.
>>
>> And those twirly looking bulbs? They work fine for regular lamps. But
>> I'd have to buy a new desk lamp. The lampshade has two wires that
>> "grab" the round light bulb; that's what holds the shade in place rather
>> than a finial. Oh, sure they make them in a regular lightbulb shape.
>> But $16+ for one friggin light bulb? Ridiculous!
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/blm8azt
>>
>> I'm not at all convinced LED's last longer, either. About 3 years ago I
>> replaced the overhead fluorescent light fixture in the kitchen. That
>> meant switching to the new LED tubes. Now it's not like I leave the
>> lights on in the kitchen for hours on end. But I've had to replace all
>> four bulbs twice over. Most recent was last fall and one of the LED
>> bulbs has already burned out. They may be more energy efficient but
>> they aren't very efficient on the pocketbook.
>>
>> Jill
>
> As I have mentioned, there are problems with CFL's overheating in totally
> enclosed fixtures. I have no evidence on LED's; my enclosed ones are still doing well.

There CAN be problems in enclosed fixtures, but not always. I ran them full
time in outside fixtures, even in the summer sun, way hot. They lasted full
stated hours, or about a year and a half. 24/7

Greg