LED light bulbs vs flourescent light bulbs - electric consumption

[Phoenix67]

I am maintaining a duplex for bodega. I keep this bodega lighted (4 locations) for nearly 24/7 unless we find time to turn off the lights during the day. So it was my ultimate goal to look for alternative ways to save electricity for this bodega. I use more efficient flourescent bulbs before and then a month or more ago I turned to LED bulbs.

The following are my observations:

Flourescent bulbs:
Jan 2012 - usage 71kwh, bill P668.36
Feb 2012 - usage 52kwh, bill P408.83
Mar 2012 - usage 40kwh, bill P284.87
Apr 2012 - usage 77kwh, bill P776.10
May 2012 - usage 56kwh, bill P496.37
Jun 2012 - usage 42kwh, bill P296.14

LED bulbs:
Jul 2012 - usage 22kwh, bill P113.82

We shifted the use of LED bulbs mid if not late Jun that is why the Jun bill was also low. March was low because we manage to turn-off the bulbs in most mornings.

July bill dropped significantly, even if we almost never turned the lights during the day. We will see if the August bill will be same as July or even be lower.

The cost of the bulbs was twice than the flourescent but if the rate of savings continue, it will pay-off in about 4-6 months.

[userfriendly]

Can you pls share where you bought the LEDs? Are these the replacement for 36 watts f or 20watts FL? I also want to change over to LEDs to save. Electicity prices are crazy.

[SiRbossR]

are those LED bulbs really bright? let say brighter than a standard fluorescent lamp?

[holdencaulfield]

sa aquarium nadidiliman ako sa LED unlike the conventional fluorescent. and how much yung LED?

[robot.sonic]

lagyan mo na rin ng light sensor para pag maliwanag mag ooff ng automatic.

kaya todo advertisement ni meralco ngayon ng mga induction cooker kasi madami na nagtitipid ng kuryente.

[crazy_boy]

Ako bumili na din ako ng LED bulb na replacement for ccfl. Maraming brands na ngayon sa ace or handyman. May GES brand, nxled, akari, omni, philips, etc.

Important thing sa LED is the bulb kung anong generation na and yung heat sink. Heat will shorten the life of he LED. Mas maganda yung fin type na aluminum yung heat sink. Important factor din yung warranty. Yung iba 5 years warranty nga pero may limit sa number of exchanges. Sa pagbili naman, usually computation is lumens per watt. Siyempre higher the better.

Ang nabili ko na is yung 7w na nxled which is 630 lumens. And 8w na omni which is 680 lumens. Both are way brighter than my old 20 watt spiral/tornado ccfl

[fourtheboys96]

are those LED bulbs really bright? let say brighter than a standard fluorescent lamp?

I've seen a lot of LED bulbs here in Japan and it seems there is no difference in terms of brightness.

Was tempted to buy one here but it is rated at 100v. In Manila, I also looked for one but I only found some unknown brands.

For an ordinary bulb, it can set you back Php1000.

[crazy_boy]

I've seen a lot of LED bulbs here in Japan and it seems there is no difference in terms of brightness.

Was tempted to buy one here but it is rated at 100v. In Manila, I also looked for one but I only found some unknown brands.

For an ordinary bulb, it can set you back Php1000.

Mura lang ngayon. Nasa 700 peso range nalang yung 7w na 630 lumens. Pag GES brand, mas mura pa ng konti. Tapos 5years warranty siya. And 4th gen LED na din. Pag lumang generation, madalim and hindi reliable.

[renzo_d10]

700 isang piraso? Grabe ang mahal pala.

Gusto ko sana palitan yung mga bulbs sa chandelier para mas matipid.

[crazy_boy]

700 isang piraso? Grabe ang mahal pala.

Gusto ko sana palitan yung mga bulbs sa chandelier para mas matipid.

Yes 500-700 pesos ang isang piraso na 7w. Pag 5w mas mura. Sulit lang talaga ang LED if:
1. 24/7 naka on yung ilaw (or atleast 12hours a day). Pag 24/7, few months lang ROI ka na.
2. Wala pang ilaw na nakakabit. Kasi pag meron ng cfl then papalitan mo, sayang yung existing na bulb.