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AC_Hacker · 01-03-15, 06:45 PM

Great sales video!

Regarding my front porch light, I tried several different LEDs before I got the one I prefer.

In deciding on the proper bulb, I ended up giving consideration to the the people who will come in and leave, when it is evening.

My first bulb was a down-projecting LED, I realized that the people I was welcoming into my home, looked a bit like they were standing under an interrogation spot-light (they probably felt that way, too).

Then I changed to a diffused LED, bulb, and that was better.

Lastly, I realized that at night, the front porch is the transition between interior lighting, and the much dimmer street lighting.

The bulb I had put in was was way too bright, and people were made to step off of a too-bright porch into darkness (and stairs), with eyes not yet accustomed to the night.

In my case, a small 2.5 watt frosted bulb was the right balance. Just enough light to see, and perfect for transitioning into the twilight.

-AC

01-03-15, 06:45 PM	#7
AC_Hacker Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,004 Thanks: 303 Thanked 723 Times in 534 Posts	Great sales video! Regarding my front porch light, I tried several different LEDs before I got the one I prefer. In deciding on the proper bulb, I ended up giving consideration to the the people who will come in and leave, when it is evening. My first bulb was a down-projecting LED, I realized that the people I was welcoming into my home, looked a bit like they were standing under an interrogation spot-light (they probably felt that way, too). Then I changed to a diffused LED, bulb, and that was better. Lastly, I realized that at night, the front porch is the transition between interior lighting, and the much dimmer street lighting. The bulb I had put in was was way too bright, and people were made to step off of a too-bright porch into darkness (and stairs), with eyes not yet accustomed to the night. In my case, a small 2.5 watt frosted bulb was the right balance. Just enough light to see, and perfect for transitioning into the twilight. -AC __________________ I'm not an HVAC technician. In fact, I'm barely even a hacker...