Be careful when replacing Porch Light Bulb
We had our Porch Light Bulb burn out, went to Auto Parts store for a replacement. Old bulb had no markings and was single filament, so replaced it with an automotive single filament......wrong move, ...
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Yup... low-voltage LED replacement is the way to go... LEDs are extremely energy efficient relative to every other commercially available lighting technology. There are several reasons for this to include the fact they waste very little energy in the form of infrared radiation (heat), and they emit light directionally (over 180 degrees versus 360 degrees which means there are far fewer losses from the need to redirect or reflect light). Plus, the new LEDs can last 50,000 to 100,000 hours or more. The typical lifespan for an incandescent bulb, by comparison, is 1-5% as long at best (roughly 1,200 hours).
