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L E D Light Bulbs.
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Hi , living where I do in Spain , some of the light fittings specify no more than 40 or 60 watts ,( fairly small bulbs as well ) I want to do my bit to save energy and money of course , but I cannot find how these L E D bulbs equate to my needs , can anyone tell me ? or point me to a conversion chart , many thanks.
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A good approximation is to multiply the LED rating by 9. A 4.5 watt LED bulb is equivalent to a 40 watt incandescent bulb. Obviously, you have to compare like with like - one in obscured glass won't give as much light as one with no glass cover. Since the way the light is emitted is different, you'll need a higher rating if the light is mainly reflected off the ceiling, but a lower rating for table lights etc.
The best type of LED lamp is the corncob design. The others have a small corncob hidden inside an obscured glass case. I've only ever been able to find these on eBay. They are common in China, but you need to buy from someone who imports them. Here's a UK source http://
The best type of LED lamp is the corncob design. The others have a small corncob hidden inside an obscured glass case. I've only ever been able to find these on eBay. They are common in China, but you need to buy from someone who imports them. Here's a UK source http://
forget these VERY expensive and still dull light bulbs and read this
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