Replacing old house lights with LEDs
Before ordering some of these buggers I wanted to make sure there are no issues with swapping out the old style with led lights. Any comments? My interior lights produce quite a bit of heat and my AC ...
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I have done several partial upgrades. I have this advice.
WQhen you buy LED lamps start by buying just one or two from any supplier, also do a bit of research first (more on that at the end of this)
Make a note of the supplier and if you like 'em, order more.. If not, try a different product. My first order they were ****!!!!!!.. My second try was great but expensive.. My current ones are not as good as I'd like, but are still good.. To Excellent depending on the type of lamp I'm fixing.
The Research:
LED's have two factors you seriously need to pay attention to, Lux or Lumens or Candle power.. All related (Direct relationship) The more the brighter
Color and/or Color Tempeture
I LIke Daylight or Cool Light..... I do not care as much for Warm White. THIS is a personal preference, Many people like Warm White better.
As I'm sitting here I am looking at a Florcesent light that is Warm White. A bit on the Amber side for my taste.. And to my right is another that's been upgraded to "Daylight" LED's (Cool white) Nice, bright White. (my kitchen light). Again this is personal choice.
There is another thread around here (or perhaps on another forum) about lessons learned upgrading, IT contains a color temp chart.
The chart at This Link may be helpful, And yes they sell the lights but I am only recommending the chart which is at the top of the page. No recommendation as to their products either way, Never dealt with 'em found them with a web search.
WQhen you buy LED lamps start by buying just one or two from any supplier, also do a bit of research first (more on that at the end of this)
Make a note of the supplier and if you like 'em, order more.. If not, try a different product. My first order they were ****!!!!!!.. My second try was great but expensive.. My current ones are not as good as I'd like, but are still good.. To Excellent depending on the type of lamp I'm fixing.
The Research:
LED's have two factors you seriously need to pay attention to, Lux or Lumens or Candle power.. All related (Direct relationship) The more the brighter
Color and/or Color Tempeture
I LIke Daylight or Cool Light..... I do not care as much for Warm White. THIS is a personal preference, Many people like Warm White better.
As I'm sitting here I am looking at a Florcesent light that is Warm White. A bit on the Amber side for my taste.. And to my right is another that's been upgraded to "Daylight" LED's (Cool white) Nice, bright White. (my kitchen light). Again this is personal choice.
There is another thread around here (or perhaps on another forum) about lessons learned upgrading, IT contains a color temp chart.
The chart at This Link may be helpful, And yes they sell the lights but I am only recommending the chart which is at the top of the page. No recommendation as to their products either way, Never dealt with 'em found them with a web search.
