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Old 09-01-13, 12:49 PM   #97
oil pan 4
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Originally Posted by Xringer View Post
I have some CFL outdoor flood lights in some of my IR sensor security lights.
They aren't real bright in warm weather, but I don't really need super bright.
But, during cold weather they stink..

So, I'm looking to try a couple of LEDs on my north facing fixture.
Don't want to break the LED bank, but 100w equiv would be nice..
Anyone have a favorite outdoor LED?
I have found LED do really well in a few areas.
Cold climate, when you need instant full brightness especially in the cold, off grid with DC power and in directional or flood light applications.
Also they don't put off nearly as much heat.

Other wise I use $1each CFLs indoors. I do admit I have a few inside LEDs but only because they were on clearance at walmart.
I don't see the point in using $10 to $20 LEDs when $1 CFLs work perfect.

I do have 1 LED drop light, I use it when I work in tight confined spaces, it puts off a lot less heat and wont burn me or anything around it.

As far as LEDs go with off grid with DC they have saved my butt from having a dead battery a couple of time when I left the running lights in my suburban on for a few hours.
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