LED Garage Lights

[orezok]

LED's may have a lower lumen output than fluorescent, but 100% of the lumens are directed downward vs 360* for the fluorescents. Half the fluorescent light goes "elsewhere". I suspect "usable" lumens are better at the work surface.

 

[newbury]

LED's may have a lower lumen output than fluorescent, but 100% of the lumens are directed downward vs 360* for the fluorescents. Half the fluorescent light goes "elsewhere". I suspect "usable" lumens are better at the work surface.

That's why when we get into these discussions I suggest getting an app like Lux for Android so at least you can compare relative lumens

And not all LED are directed DOWN

 

[dragoneggs]

Did just that... using the 'Lightmeter' app it consistently 200+ vs. 50 or so comparing my new Costco LED 4ft vs. old T-12 cool whites. Tried 'Lux' app on my iPhone and it read Aperture, Shutter, and ISO. I didn't see lumens as an output but I might not understand the settings. Anyways... the shop LED lights are blowing away my old T-12s... observed and measured. Swapping out all as soon as I can.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Did just that... using the 'Lightmeter' app it consistently 200+ vs. 50 or so comparing my new Costco LED 4ft vs. old T-12 cool whites. Tried 'Lux' app on my iPhone and it read Aperture, Shutter, and ISO. I didn't see lumens as an output but I might not understand the settings. Anyways... the shop LED lights are blowing away my old T-12s... observed and measured. Swapping out all as soon as I can.

I had to spend the day in Houston yesterday (groan) and looked at the 4 ft. LED lights at both Costco and Sam's Club. $29.99 at both places but, the Costco are 4000K color temperature and the ones at Sam's Club are 5000K.

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[GaryM]

Another happy user of the Costco Feit LED units. Have three installed and they are great. Particularly since it's getting colder now.

 

[Garandman]

I had to spend the day in Houston yesterday (groan) and looked at the 4 ft. LED lights at both Costco and Sam's Club. $29.99 at both places but, the Costco are 4000K color temperature and the ones at Sam's Club are 5000K.

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At the local Costco those are $29.99, with a $10 instant rebate at checkout.

 

[lostcreekranch]

At the local Costco those are $29.99, with a $10 instant rebate at checkout.

I asked them about the rebate and they looked me like I had 2 heads?



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[lostcreekranch]

We have several of the high pressure sodium "yard lights" around the ranch buildings. I am considering replacing them with LED type as bulbs burn out or light sensors go bad.

Honeywell Galvanized LED Barn Light - Sam's Club

Does anyone have any experience with LEDs outdoors and how they attract bugs as compared to incandescent lamps?

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[TMR]

I had to spend the day in Houston yesterday (groan) and looked at the 4 ft. LED lights at both Costco and Sam's Club. $29.99 at both places but, the Costco are 4000K color temperature and the ones at Sam's Club are 5000K.

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Which is closer to "soft" light...I seem to prefer what I guess you would call a little "warmer" white?? i.e. 4000K or 5000K? While I seem to need more and more light for daily tasks (68 years young)...I do not want to get overwhelmed with a bright, stark white.

Any thoughts? May try a local hardware store and experiment with one four foot replacement fixture (simple hanging/plug in fixture) with LED lights.

Thanks...TMR

 

[lostcreekranch]

Which is closer to "soft" light...I seem to prefer what I guess you would call a little "warmer" white?? i.e. 4000K or 5000K? While I seem to need more and more light for daily tasks (68 years young)...I do not want to get overwhelmed with a bright, stark white. Any thoughts? May try a local hardware store and experiment with one four foot replacement fixture (simple hanging/plug in fixture) with LED lights. Thanks...TMR

The higher the Kelvin color temperature numbers, the "whiter" the light. 4000 K would be a warm white while 5000 K would be a brighter white. See below.






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