[ARCHIVED THREAD] - LED lights to replace CFLS. 5000K? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 12/7/2015 10:34:27 AM EDT
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My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be.
I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 
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My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg 5000k is "daylight", what you probably want is about 3500k, which is "bright white" soft white is around 2700k, FWIW. the higher the number the more blue or purple the light will be and obviously the less "soft" meaning it will cast more hard shadows, not reflect off surfaces and fill the room as much, but will look more intense at the light source. edit: if you want them to match all your other soft white CFLs then the 2700k bulbs are the ones you seek. |
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Bulbs now indicate the color frequency. As noted, 2700K is what you may be used to. 5000K or Daylight is the one LED bulb I have installed and it was odd at first. It is in the garage.
I will eventually try a Bright White (3000-3500K) bulb to see if I like it. Look for the $2 LED bulbs in the other two color ranges (Warm white and Bright white) or similar to try to see what you think of them. |
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if I recall, I think the more "yellow" or warm ones are in the 2700 range? Yep. Even 3000 is too white for me Yes the lower the number the more yellow or warm the light. Warm light is more relaxing since is simulates late afternoon. You want higher color temps if you want to be productive. Warmer if you want a more relaxing atmosphere. I'm not sure what the 6500 is good for as it takes the light of the 5000k and adds blue which simulates later afternoon 1,2,3pm type light. |
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What I called "Warm white" may be "Soft White). Regardless...around 2700K
Here is the bulb I got for $2 each a month or so ago. It is odd looking but if still $2 and they have the Soft and Bright White versions, is a cheap way to evaluate the different color bands offered Soft White bulb Bottom line is that you need to closely see which bulb you are buying now. It is no longer just the wattage. |
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Quoted: what would they do? Quoted: what would they do? Quoted: Soon there will be WiFi chips in the bulbs. Remember this phrase "the internet of everything".  |
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CRI (color rendering index) explained: http://www.eaglelight.com/category/lighting_tutorials.color_rendering_index/
Note that a bulb's CRI is linked to color temperature. Something to beware of: some manufacturers will show a CRI for a non-standard color temperature. |
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My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat.
http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 
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walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat.
http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nSMQlxLnL._SL1500_.jpg http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/07/30/342f9d9a-e63f-47a8-905a-a957fa06cd25/thumbnail/770x433/a779ccceccbdfdcf9096cbc22aa9c8d7/philips-60w-slimstyle-led-product-photos-4.jpg Quoted:
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My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat.
http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nSMQlxLnL._SL1500_.jpg http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/07/30/342f9d9a-e63f-47a8-905a-a957fa06cd25/thumbnail/770x433/a779ccceccbdfdcf9096cbc22aa9c8d7/philips-60w-slimstyle-led-product-photos-4.jpg I have some of those on my porch and driveway fixtures. They've been on 24x7 for 2 years. I like them a lot, and they don't attract bugs. |
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I have some of those on my porch and driveway fixtures. They've been on 24x7 for 2 years. I like them a lot, and they don't attract bugs. Quoted:
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My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat.
http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nSMQlxLnL._SL1500_.jpg http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/07/30/342f9d9a-e63f-47a8-905a-a957fa06cd25/thumbnail/770x433/a779ccceccbdfdcf9096cbc22aa9c8d7/philips-60w-slimstyle-led-product-photos-4.jpg I have some of those on my porch and driveway fixtures. They've been on 24x7 for 2 years. I like them a lot, and they don't attract bugs. They don't attract bugs? How so? Lack of heat? |
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Quoted: They don't attract bugs? How so? Lack of heat? Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat. http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nSMQlxLnL._SL1500_.jpg http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/07/30/342f9d9a-e63f-47a8-905a-a957fa06cd25/thumbnail/770x433/a779ccceccbdfdcf9096cbc22aa9c8d7/philips-60w-slimstyle-led-product-photos-4.jpg I have some of those on my porch and driveway fixtures. They've been on 24x7 for 2 years. I like them a lot, and they don't attract bugs. They don't attract bugs? How so? Lack of heat? |
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Quoted: Must be it. I changed our porch lights to LED and instantly noticed a decrease in bugs. With our lights and ceiling fans running on the back porch it is downright comfortable now in the summer. And I haven't had to change a bulb in almost two years. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: My stockpile of CFLs is dwindling and LEDs are a lot more affordable than they used to be. I bought a Great Value 60W equiv LED bulb today, and it's 5000K. Wow, it's really white. I can't decide if I like it or not. It's like being outside. My CFLs, as it turns out, are pretty yellow and I never realized that. What color temperature do you guys go for? eta: This one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA6050ND-Great-Value-LED-A19-8.5W-Light-Bulb/40507613 http://ll-us-i5.wal.co/dfw/dce07b8c-3c48/k2-_efc6f5ff-0cc5-4d21-9686-3229e5b2ec02.v1.jpg-51d6cc413df3b87ecc76e44fe9ae82b401fef340-optim-450x450.jpg walmart has those in the 2700K range. i have quite a few of them. however, i started using these and i like them better. $4 a bulb. very bright too. just don't be surprised when you find out they're actually flat. http://amzn.com/B00X53AJC8 http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51nSMQlxLnL._SL1500_.jpg http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/07/30/342f9d9a-e63f-47a8-905a-a957fa06cd25/thumbnail/770x433/a779ccceccbdfdcf9096cbc22aa9c8d7/philips-60w-slimstyle-led-product-photos-4.jpg I have some of those on my porch and driveway fixtures. They've been on 24x7 for 2 years. I like them a lot, and they don't attract bugs. They don't attract bugs? How so? Lack of heat? |
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It's funny how technology works.
It's a concept and bold predictions, and then it limps along as an expensive, or less then exceptional performer for years, and you have old guys say bah humbug ...and then BOOM... it explodes on the scene and replaces the old technology. It always seems to take a little longer than predicted. Incandescent bulbs are over. I like the energy savings, and not having to change out burned out bulbs. |
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Several cheaper 2700K bulbs I've tried were actually 3000K. This is true. Not all brands are actually the spec they print on the packaging. In general, I find most LED's to be a bit higher on the spectrum than what they actually state, when comparing to incandescent. |
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It's funny how technology works. It's a concept and bold predictions, and then it limps along as an expensive, or less then exceptional performer for years, and you have old guys say bah humbug ...and then BOOM... it explodes on the scene and replaces the old technology. It always seems to take a little longer than predicted. Incandescent bulbs are over. I like the energy savings, and not having to change out burned out bulbs. yes but i used drop lights inside my sea-doos in the winter to keep from having to winterize with antifreeze, it was a PITA to find a regular old 60w incan for some reason, i had to buy "severe duty" for garage door openers. |
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you may want the soft white ones.... |
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5K are considered color correct for viewing proofs for printing.
I changed out the light in the wife's bathroom and told her I planned to put in 5K bulbs. She was skeptical at first, but being able to tell the immediate difference between dark blues and blacks was all that proof needed. Now all she wants in the bathroom and closets is 5K. |
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