I think you bought the wrong bulb for the duty. The 4watt led bulb provides only 360 lumen but there's the 12 watt bulb par 38 that provides 1150 lumen, something like a 100 watt incandescent bulb. It also comes in white (day light) and warm light (yellowish). However you can use your 4watt bulb for directional light or task light as you said. Good luck.
1. Fluorescent Bulb environment friendliness is canceled by it''s mercury content and they make your home feel like an office or hospital.
2. Incandescent Bulbs waste energy by releasing heat but in colder climates they help to heat you home so energy is not wasted and your gas bills will be reduced.
3. Led lights are brighter but only when looking at the bulb. LED lights will not fill your room with light. They are good for spot lighting only.
I think you bought the wrong bulb for the duty. The 4watt led bulb provides only 360 lumen but there's the 12 watt bulb par 38 that provides 1150 lumen, something like a 100 watt incandescent bulb. It also comes in white (day light) and warm light (yellowish). However you can use your 4watt bulb for directional light or task light as you said. Good luck.
bikermaniac 10 months ago
I like your point about the heating... but in the summer time, not so cool...
SimsenDK 2 years ago
You sound like kipkay.
TheGeek1028 2 years ago
3 things you should consider:
1. Fluorescent Bulb environment friendliness is canceled by it''s mercury content and they make your home feel like an office or hospital.
2. Incandescent Bulbs waste energy by releasing heat but in colder climates they help to heat you home so energy is not wasted and your gas bills will be reduced.
3. Led lights are brighter but only when looking at the bulb. LED lights will not fill your room with light. They are good for spot lighting only.
spiker27a 2 years ago