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LED bulbs hit 100 watts as federal ban looms
NEW YORK – Two leading makers of lighting products are showcasing LED bulbs that are bright enough to replace energy-guzzling 100-watt light bulbs set to disappear from stores in January.
Their demonstrations at the LightFair trade show in Philadelphia this week mean that brighter LED bulbs will likely go on sale next year, but after a government ban takes effect.
The new bulbs will also be expensive — about $50 each — so the development may not prevent consumers from hoarding traditional bulbs. (Associated Press)
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Having used both LED and Florescent bulbs, I find the LED bulbs give better light, turn on faster, and work with my dimmers. Additionally I have never had an LED bulb fail but the new cork screw florescents seem to die at the same rate as incandescent bulbs. Also, the LED bulbs don’t catch fire or smolder when they die,. I have had 2 florescent bulbs smoke and 1 actually had flames on it.