My LEDs
FYI: I have been posting updates for those of us who have already read the OP below. For anyone new to the thread, it might be best to skip down below all of these updates, read the body of the post...
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My experience is the 24x5050 cobs are very similar to the incandescent bulb you replace. The 24x5050 panels are brighter, to the point of harshness if you are sitting close to one for eating, reading, etc. Each has its place.
