[LINK] US & fluorescent light bulbs

[Marghanita da Cruz]

Jan Whitaker wrote:
> At 09:44 AM 18/07/2011, Marghanita da Cruz wrote:
>>  In addition to
>> direct replacement (bayonet, eddison screw, 2 pin) are leading to new forms
>> of lighting.
> 
> I was pleased to see they are also developing downlamp versions (is 
> that 2pin?), but they're still very expensive. Once those roll out, 
> we'll be in much better shape.

Despite the High Australian Dollar the direct replacement lamps seem to be
very highly priced. Over the weekend a 2 pin replacement was priced in a
sydney store at AUD30 while..Amazon has similar products at around USD12
(where halogen lamp is USD2).
<http://astore.amazon.com/eco-sydney-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=28>

A low lumens edison screw lamp was $30 last december and that store has a
$20 version. An Australian high lumens globe is expected to retail at $60
with similar product on Amazon at just USD 42 globe.
<http://ramin.com.au/eco-sydney/LED-Lighting.shtml>

International standardisation should help with the cost.
<http://ramin.com.au/eco-sydney/LED-Lighting-standards.shtml>

> 
> My one concern is when the globes above my bathroom mirror start to 
> go. They're nearly 13 years old, so I doubt they'll last much longer!
> 
Given the even longer life of the LEDs and different lighting and heat
generation characteristics they are being integrated into new systems.
<http://ramin.com.au/eco-sydney/LED-vs-Halogen-Lighting.shtml>


Marghanita
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