America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

Incandescent light bulbs are officially banned in the U.S.::America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

  • xradeon@lemmy.oneEnglish
    21·
    11 months ago

    I think the main issue with initial Led bulbs was their color was wrong. Incandescent bulbs emit light at 2700K, a nice warm white. Early LEDs emitted light at more like 5000K or there abouts, which is a really white light. Same with CFLs. Elderly people didn’t like that at all. Honestly it wasn’t just them, lots of people hated them for their too white of light.

    Today you can get LEDs that are 2700K and/or are adjustable to what ever color you want.

    • Shogun@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Any recommendations? I’ve struggle with LED light color temp off and on over the years. I haven’t looked into it in a while though. It always seems like if you want a low color temp it has to be an edison bulb which is really dim.

      On a separate note I’ve also had reliability issues with LED bulbs where they will blow out and emit smoke.

      • TheMightyCanuck@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        9·
        11 months ago

        Look for colour names like “soft white” or “warm”. The 2700K is a dead give away for the colour you’re looking for.

        Also, separate note: check your appliances or fixtures for power spikes. cheaper LEDs are notoriously sensitive to voltage fluctuations