Smart Light Bulbs
i'm considering dumping my old style light timers replacing them with wifi smart bulbs. lots of questions i hope others can answer. - most of the smart bulbs will be in fixtures that are on time...
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Replace often? With a 50,000 hour life rating who's to know? :@
Upfront costs? Who cares with a 6-8:1 cost reduction. :h
Real example: With a recent neabby car theft I dediced to leave my 6 porch lights on all night. While replacing the switch with a programmed timer I measure the amps - Hold on to your hat - the draw was 0.45A or 54W vs 360W incadescent. Savings hold your hat again - here's the numbers using my last 12 electric bills as a guide.
Incadescents: $161/year
LED's: $24/year
Honeywell timer switch cost about $35 but with the above who cares?
Upfront costs? Who cares with a 6-8:1 cost reduction. :h
Real example: With a recent neabby car theft I dediced to leave my 6 porch lights on all night. While replacing the switch with a programmed timer I measure the amps - Hold on to your hat - the draw was 0.45A or 54W vs 360W incadescent. Savings hold your hat again - here's the numbers using my last 12 electric bills as a guide.
Incadescents: $161/year
LED's: $24/year
Honeywell timer switch cost about $35 but with the above who cares?
