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In my realm of SSL solid state lighting - I have about 80 that apply to lighting like LEDs, OLEDs etc
And while I'm not sure I would use your definition of what constitutes an acronym - one thing is the
same - If you are…"
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I never had anything good to say about crappy LED Retrofits....
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Here is why-- I can speak about 3 instances where manufacturers of LED retrofitshave had faulty stuff recalled - the latest Lighting Science groups offerings- the Ecosmart LEDcheapies sold at Home…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Heidner Mar 24.
LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices
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There are occasions to point out a good cache of knowledge - or information - this relates to the task of buying LED lights for your home or office -This is the right time for a multiple product…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Heidner Apr 29.
Would you like a lighting audit with your energy audit ?
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Do energy audits that neglect doing the "subset" of a lighting audit underserve the client ? If your auto mechanic excluded evaluations of 20% -30% of your car would you be happywith the scope of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Curt Kinder Feb 2.
Solid state lighting - saves lives- and it improves life .
Yet more from the realm of LED lighting- Many folks are seeing LEDs - it's hard to avoid contact with 'em.A growing proportion of cars utilize the array of lighted dots - ie Audi products.They are in…Continue
Started Dec 14, 2012
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Dennis McCarthy commented on Allison A. Bailes III's blog post Oodles of Acronyms & Initials for Home Energy ProsDennis Heidner replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Tom, the LED lightbulb replacements for the automobiles have progress significantly also. They are pretty much plug and play. Except for the really really old 6V cars... There are options now for CAN and non-CAN bulbs.
CAN…"
Tom Delconte replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Please make certain your car has a factory standard LED tail lamp- this is really important!"
Dale Stephens replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Bob - what is going to get 'people excited, read motivated to buy, is a $10 A19 replacement bulb. There is a reason why the big box guys are carrying LED bulbs - because they can sell millions of them. There are 100s of millions Edison screw…"
Jennifer Aniston replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"LED light fixtures are being installed at several places today, including homes, offices and commercial buildings. The main reason behind this success being its energy efficiency and ability to add an aesthetic appeal to the area they are being…"
Dennis McCarthy replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Folks-
This epitomizes the need for education for end users - I did an investigation of this site-
Please save your money folks- low Lumens per watt relative to whats now the current expected output-
The very same components…"
Johnny Briggs replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"if yr looking for an excellent LED site - http://www.ledcanada.com/ is the best imho"
Dennis McCarthy commented on Dale Stephens's blog post LED Lighting, 6-month update"Alright a combination of guys named Dennis disseminating SSL news- yay
regarding this recall - the number was 554,000 it was primarily the Ecosmart
LSG rebadged cheaply made inferior products _I just recently posted a piece
critical of these garbage…"
Dennis McCarthy commented on Dale Stephens's blog post LED Lighting, 6-month update"Bob
I did indicate that the particular formula was for incandescent -
and as for your contention on use numbers they
will vary but over all CFL's commanded 19.5% of the lamp market
at their height of popularity. That number peaked…"
Dennis McCarthy commented on Dale Stephens's blog post LED Lighting, 6-month update"Bob
Regarding that request since the info for most any product IS available - I would fault brick and mortar
sellers for not capitalizing on their inherent advantage over sales outlets that CAN'T quantify a…"
Dennis McCarthy commented on Dale Stephens's blog post LED Lighting, 6-month update"Dale-
I'm happy you're satisfied with the solid state lighting you got- more should emulate your
actions - as for doing additional due diligence on more purchases - WAY to SET THE EXAMPLE !
Should you decide to contact me…"
Dennis Heidner replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion I never had anything good to say about crappy LED Retrofits...."Perhaps some day I should post my pictures of a garbage can full of CFL's. Both CFL's and LED's have electrolytic caps in them... and the lowest cost items are a problem. But for CFL's you normally don't see the…"
Dennis McCarthy posted a discussionI never had anything good to say about crappy LED Retrofits....
Here is why-- I can speak about 3 instances where manufacturers of LED retrofitshave had faulty stuff recalled - the latest Lighting Science groups offerings- the Ecosmart LEDcheapies sold at Home depot - have/ ( continue to) smoke, overheat, ignite on some occasionsBad for owners- SSL quality zealots have to restrain themselves from saying - SEE I TOLD YA I have been railing against these cheap products with their inferior components for5 years + now - I am aware of the negative damage…See More
Chris Kaiser replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"I created this post on What is the best A19 LED bulb (it uses dynamic pricing from Amazon for the price comparison) but wrote it before the new Cree LED bulb available at Home Depot came out, and that blows them all away.
LEDs are…"
Mike Rogers replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Dennis--I live in the residential retail market. I haven't seen CCT and CRI (I don't even know what CSQ is!) drive many conversations in residential retrofit, and we're not likely to see that level of sophistication in choosing. You…"
Dennis McCarthy replied to Dennis McCarthy's discussion LEDs Magazine's comparision of some A-19 LED choices"Mike-
Its great to see more people are examining and "researching" LED retrofits-
I really applaud the efforts made by everyone who are articulating any plusses and
minuses for a given product-
Where these little…"
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