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Old 10-26-11, 05:07 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by milanski View Post
Hey AC_Hacker,
Any problems with those A27 lamps from China? I'd like to replace 20, halogen Par20 50W in 4" recessed cans.
milanski,

No problems at all.

The color looks very natural to my eyes.

The dispersal pattern is rather narrow, compared to the 4-LED bulb in the pic, above.

The 3-LED bulbs light intensity is definitely lower than the 4-LED bulb.

$6 3-LED bulb = 700 lumens @ 36 inches (narrower pattern)

$24 4-LED bulb = 1000 lumens @ 36 inches (wider pattern)

Unfortunately, I can't find my Kill-a-Watt to give you a power comparison at this time.

EDIT (11/10/2011): I found my Kill-a-Watt and the power reading from the $6 light is 6 watts, and the power reading from the $24 light is 11 watts.

Considering that I paid the same for 4 of the 3-LED bulbs as I did for 1 of the 4-LED bulbs, I'd say the 3-LED bulbs are a great bargain.

Having said that, each bulb has its place... I'd much rather read under the 4-LED bulb.

The dispersion pattern on the 4-LED bulb really helps to spread out the light.

There does not seem to be any claim that these bulbs are dimmable.

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