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Resources Lighting - Bulb Comparison

The document compares the energy efficiency, environmental impact, light output, and important facts of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). LEDs have a significantly longer lifespan, lower energy costs, and reduced carbon emissions compared to the other two types. Additionally, LEDs are more durable and have no toxic components, making them a more environmentally friendly option.

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Resources Lighting - Bulb Comparison

The document compares the energy efficiency, environmental impact, light output, and important facts of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), incandescent bulbs, and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). LEDs have a significantly longer lifespan, lower energy costs, and reduced carbon emissions compared to the other two types. Additionally, LEDs are more durable and have no toxic components, making them a more environmentally friendly option.

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LED LIGHT COMPARISON

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Light Emitting Diodes Incandescent Compact


& ENERGY COSTS (LED) Light Bulbs Fluorescents (CFL)
Life Span (average) 50,000 hours 1,200 hours 8,000 hours
Watts of Electricity Used
6-8 watts 60 watts 13-15 watts
(Equivalent to 60 watt bulb)
Kilowatts of Electricity used 329 KWh/y 3285 KWh/y 767 KWh/y
Annual Operating Cost $32.85/year $328.59/year $76.65/year

ENVIRONMENTAL Light Emitting Diodes Incandescent Compact


IMPACT (LED) Light Bulbs Fluorescents (CFL)
Contains toxic mercury No No Yes
RoHS Compliant Yes Yes No
Carbon Dioxide Emissions 451 pounds/year 4500 pounds/year 1051 pounds/year

LIGHT Light Emitting Diodes Incandescent Compact


OUTPUT (LED) Light Bulbs Fluorescents (CFL)
Lumens Watts Watts Watts
450 4-5 40 9-13
800 6-8 60 13-15
1,100 9-13 75 18-25
1,600 16-20 100 23-30
2,600 25-28 150 30-55

IMPORTANT Light Emitting Diodes Incandescent Compact


FACTS (LED) Light Bulbs Fluorescents (CFL)
Sensitivity to Low None Some Yes
Temperatures may not work below
-10 degrees F or over
120 degrees F
Sensitivity to humidity None Some Yes
Turns on instantly Yes Yes No
takes time to warm up
On/Off cycling effect None Some Yes
CFLs warm slowly and
reach full brightness
gradually; turning a CFL
bulb on & off quickly can
drastically reduce its life span
Fragility Very Durable Not Durable Not Durable
LEDs can handle glass or filament glass breaks easily
jarring & bumping breaks easily
Heat Emitted 3.4 btu's/hour 85 btu's/hour 30 btu's/hour
Failure Modes Not typical Some Yes
may catch on fire,
smoke or emit odor

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