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Xringer · 10-13-12, 12:13 PM

I've replaced some 23w CFLs with 7.5w LEDs and use brighter 12w LEDs in a few places where extra light is needed.
Mostly, our decorator style lamps were incandescent, on dimmers.

LED Video
Green slot :: LEds video by Xringer - Photobucket

We have an over-voltage problem with our grid.. Not good for LEDs..
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ltageagain.jpg

I had to replace three LEDs that went bad, but they failed in less than a year,
so it didn't cost anything to get new ones.
I don't think we've had a failure for about 6 or 7 months now.

Update on the video..
The last 60w LED shown was replaced with a 23W CFL (since it's used very little in that corner).
The 60w Phillips LED is now sharing a (dual socket) kitchen ceiling lamp fixture with a 23W CFL.
During food prep, that ceiling fixture is needed. It's off-and-on all day long.
My guess is 3 hours a day run time..

10-13-12, 12:13 PM	#5
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I've replaced some 23w CFLs with 7.5w LEDs and use brighter 12w LEDs in a few places where extra light is needed. Mostly, our decorator style lamps were incandescent, on dimmers. LED Video Green slot :: LEds video by Xringer - Photobucket We have an over-voltage problem with our grid.. Not good for LEDs.. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ltageagain.jpg I had to replace three LEDs that went bad, but they failed in less than a year, so it didn't cost anything to get new ones. I don't think we've had a failure for about 6 or 7 months now. Update on the video.. The last 60w LED shown was replaced with a 23W CFL (since it's used very little in that corner). The 60w Phillips LED is now sharing a (dual socket) kitchen ceiling lamp fixture with a 23W CFL. During food prep, that ceiling fixture is needed. It's off-and-on all day long. My guess is 3 hours a day run time.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..