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CFL floodlight replacment.

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  • 28-01-2010 9:57pm
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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,123 Mod ✭✭✭✭
    byte


    Has anyone used CFL bulbs to replace thier 500w halogen bulb?

    I just noticed one today, but am sceptic it would have the same light, considering the low wattage.

    It looked similar to this (bulb alone, not the whole floodlight assembly).
    http://www.lemux.co.uk/product.php?id_product=31


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    KoolKid
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    We tried a few of them. Found the fitting very loose comapred to how a halogen bulb sits. Was not very happy with them. We are looking at some LED solutions at the moment. Expensive to buy , but they would pay for themselves over time , plus no changing bulbs. Ideal for lights that are up a height.


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    koolkid wrote: »
    We tried a few of them. Found the fitting very loose comapred to how a halogen bulb sits. Was not very happy with them. We are looking at some LED solutions at the moment. Expensive to buy , but they would pay for themselves over time , plus no changing bulbs. Ideal for lights that are up a height.

    i thought you were a big fan of them:D
    davelerave


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    What gave you that impression?


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    M cebee
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    i thought you were happy with the cfl halogen replacement the last time the subject came up

    led should be more suitable eventually

    fast warm-up and bulb-life unaffected by frequent switching
    and overall longer life anyway


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    KoolKid
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    Possibly before the experiences above.
    If they fit OK they would be fine.
    The halogens are so delicate , so hot & gobble up power.


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    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,123 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
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    Are there LED solutions available atm? Might make more sense than CFL.

    Regardless of how careful I am putting in Halogen bulbs, their lifespans seem very short, possibly due to the massive heat they produce inside the floodlight enclosure...


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    M cebee
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    they're out there

    http://www.prismlighting.ie/ledfloodlights.html
    metal halide is good if you don't need the fast warm-up or pir


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