Re: Anyone moved to LED Lighting?

[dgk <dgk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:55:59 -0500, "Josepi" <JRM@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


>
>As aemeijers@xxxxxxx pointed out, it's very hard to accurately assess the
>benefit of CFLs because of the complexity of the issue.  Few models seem to
>include the fact that in the winter, incandescent bulbs actually help heat
>the home.  The true cost/benefits of CFLs over tungsten bulbs are incredibly
>complex and that allows either side of the argument to spout nearly any
>numbers they feel like.  All they need do is adjust the underlying
>parameters or ignore facts like the future cost of removing mercury from the
>enviroment the same way we're now removing asbestos.
>

You would also need to factor in extra cooling in summer which likely
offsets the winter heat gain.