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Best energy saving bulbs ?

  • 10-07-2022 9:25pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭


    Getting scared about the rising electric prices, so trying to do what I can to bring down costs.

    What is the best light bulbs to use ?



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  • #2
    NIMAN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,681 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Led



  • #3
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭questionmark


    Any particular brand or watts?



  • #4
    kirk.
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    I got a few brands off Amazon haven't had many blow since bout 5yrs

    Amazon does bulk packs of Philips bulbs you shouldn't go too far wrong with them anyhow



  • #5
    DublinDilbert
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119319795#Comment_119319795

    Ikea are good for LED bulbs, but the quality / price is ok from most places, even Mr.Price/Deals.



  • #6
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    In fairness I'd be avoiding the pound shops

    Maybe they'll last but not the place I'd be busy any electrical items



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  • #7
    Furze99
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    Unless you've a heap of lights, you mightn't save that much by changing now. Might be better to just replace with new lower wattage as what you have expires.

    Suspect that larger items will have much bigger impact: fridges, freezers, cookers, ovens, immersions, kettles, display screens for this, that and the other, zombie devices like Alexas and things left on standby.



  • #8
    2011
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119323290#Comment_119323290

    “Display screens” and Alexa consume negligible amounts power. It’s the appliances that heat and cool that consume most power.



  • #9
    Furze99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,392 ✭✭✭✭Furze99


    https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/mar/23/vampire-appliances-the-electronics-sucking-your-wallet-dry



  • #10
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119323290#Comment_119323290

    Theres the nuisance of incandescents blowing and of course can they affect the lampholder life as well so it's not just electricity usage

    It used to be that you weren't supposed to mix halogen spots and led spots , dunno how much of an issue that is if at all

    Less chance of getting a bad batch or brand with your method but I'd be in the change everything at once camp myself so your lumens and colours are consistent



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