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solarbird

ever feel like you've been being lied to?

Sep 13, 2014 21:25

So I was poking around for new LED decorative bulbs - specifically, clear bulbs, because the selection there has been a problem for a while, and no frosted bulb looks good in a ceiling fan. Just for example. And I stumbled across something on Amazon, or more specifically, two somethings, both made by the same company originally: LED filament bulbs, ( Read more... )

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fiddlingfrog September 30 2014, 08:20:02 UTC

Hi, I just saw your entry on the LJ homepage and wanted to say thanks so much for reporting on these bulbs, they look awesome (the photos are greatly appreciated.) I've got no use for them right now in my apartment but I think my parents will really love them.

solarbird September 30 2014, 08:35:44 UTC

Thanks! (On the homepage? Really? Wow. :D )

I have some antique fixtures, and also some modern antique-style fixtures, which are really benefitting from these bulbs. Extra safety, top of the line energy efficiency, ten times the lifespan, and the expected traditional look! And all for $6-$8 a bulb. I keep looking for a downside and I'm still not finding one. Other than the lack of dimmer compatibility if that's important for you. (It's not, for me.) So... yeah! LEDs are awesome. :D

fiddlingfrog October 1 2014, 03:41:35 UTC

Yup, it was number seven on my personal list (after my blacklist of three-hundred odd removed a bunch of comms and journals I've no interest in.)

I know it can be difficult to get a good picture of the actual "filaments" burning, but if you could add a shot like that into the post it'd be really handy for showing these off to other people.

solarbird October 1 2014, 18:49:56 UTC

Actually, now that my full-manual-capable camera is working again, I can! Here you go.

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fiddlingfrog October 1 2014, 20:15:05 UTC

Beautiful, thank you!

solarbird October 1 2014, 21:32:56 UTC

You're welcome! The higher-power light above is like this, but with four filaments instead of two, the other pair set at 90 degrees from this pair, around the same central glass spindle. I would rather expect to see a three-pair / six filament version at some point, in the 700-lumen range. I can't imagine why they wouldn't unless there is some heat issue in the base, or something else like that.

LEDs are so cool. :D

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