Once Philips guarantees it for 25 years I'll buy some @ $30 :-) Now seriously, so far my luck with LED lamps was that the electronics failed as soon the warranty was over. The LEDs alone may last for 50 years but that's only one component. As much as I hate the warm up time of the CFL's I got very good performance from them over the last 15 years. Still have my first CFL from Philips in working order. Now am looking into dimmable alternative. Comparing the Philips LED and Purespectrum CFL.
It may pay for itself compared to incandescent bulbs, it it's still not cost effective over a CFL though. Still, I'd prefer LEDs to CFLs, and these will probably come down in price quite a bit over the next few years (especially when Switch bulbs hit the market). Once we have 100-watt equivalent LED bulbs under $30, I will get a bunch.
@oisiaa The base gets up to about 160°F at normal ambient temperatures. These have a temperature rise of about 85°F above ambient, so they should only be used in cold locations.
I don't think that this bulb will last the 6 years that they're warrantied for because it heats up A LOT, causing the circuitry inside of the bulb to deteriorate.
I have had good luck with a $20 EcoSmart 13W A19 LED bulbs that I buy from HomeDepot. Those EcoSmart bulbs are warrantied to last 5 years BUT the heat sync on that particular bulb is more effective than on this Phillips bulb. Plus, the EcoSmart bulbs are made in the US.
This Chinese Phillips bulb should cost no more than $10, period.
Thanks for the review. A note on payoff: One would expect energy costs to rise dramatically over time because of less available energy. One way to alleviate the unpleasant effects of the energy descent is to increase energy efficiency. This is why the EU is banning conventional bulps. This bulp is one of the answers to that. Not mentioning climate change and all that.
Once Philips guarantees it for 25 years I'll buy some @ $30 :-) Now seriously, so far my luck with LED lamps was that the electronics failed as soon the warranty was over. The LEDs alone may last for 50 years but that's only one component. As much as I hate the warm up time of the CFL's I got very good performance from them over the last 15 years. Still have my first CFL from Philips in working order. Now am looking into dimmable alternative. Comparing the Philips LED and Purespectrum CFL.
boeingmd12 1 month ago
It may pay for itself compared to incandescent bulbs, it it's still not cost effective over a CFL though. Still, I'd prefer LEDs to CFLs, and these will probably come down in price quite a bit over the next few years (especially when Switch bulbs hit the market). Once we have 100-watt equivalent LED bulbs under $30, I will get a bunch.
Eyedunno 1 month ago
@oisiaa The base gets up to about 160°F at normal ambient temperatures. These have a temperature rise of about 85°F above ambient, so they should only be used in cold locations.
randacnam7321 2 months ago
@TheBrianEffect101 The base gets too hot to touch after 10 minutes or so. The plastic lenses are cool though.
oisiaa 3 months ago
I don't think that this bulb will last the 6 years that they're warrantied for because it heats up A LOT, causing the circuitry inside of the bulb to deteriorate.
I have had good luck with a $20 EcoSmart 13W A19 LED bulbs that I buy from HomeDepot. Those EcoSmart bulbs are warrantied to last 5 years BUT the heat sync on that particular bulb is more effective than on this Phillips bulb. Plus, the EcoSmart bulbs are made in the US.
This Chinese Phillips bulb should cost no more than $10, period.
valereydyachuk 3 months ago
I found these for $20 after rebate @ Store.EarthLED.com
Bimmer135i1 3 months ago
A $40, 17 Watt LED Bulb replacing a 75 Watt Incandescent Bulb would pay for itself.
(Cost of electricity) ((Wattage Difference) (Lifespan difference)) = Money Saved
(12¢/kW·h) ((75W - 17W) (20000 h)) = $140
SpazzyMcGee1337 4 months ago
Thanks for the review. A note on payoff: One would expect energy costs to rise dramatically over time because of less available energy. One way to alleviate the unpleasant effects of the energy descent is to increase energy efficiency. This is why the EU is banning conventional bulps. This bulp is one of the answers to that. Not mentioning climate change and all that.
poulha 4 months ago
does it get very hot?
TheBrianEffect101 5 months ago
but its $40 each
poiiihy 5 months ago