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PoliticAverse

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1. Check the lumen rating on the LED equivalents you see in the stores

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Fri Sep 27, 2013, 03:50 PM

Sep 2013

and compare it with the CFLs. The LED base shouldn't get as hot as the CFL base.
IF you decide on the LEDs buy one and try it out first. Note the color of the light
will likely differ from the CFL you already have. The LEDs will likely be more
expensive than the CFLs but will probably last longer.

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Two of the CFL bulbs on the chandelier have gone out - [View all] hedgehog Sep 2013 OP

Check the lumen rating on the LED equivalents you see in the stores PoliticAverse Sep 2013 #1

I'm seeing some pretty comparable lumen ratings and prices. hedgehog Sep 2013 #2

CFLs are really not very environmentally friendly johnd83 Sep 2013 #3

If disposed of properly - not a big deal ConcernedCanuk Oct 2013 #4