I am looking for incandescent A19 (standard screw in) socket bulbs of 60 W or greater.
Just please do not post/message to tell me:
You used to have some, but now do not. (unhelpful AND annoying)
You do not have any at all and / or have never heard of such a device.
The benefits of CFL vs. LED lighting, because of energy efficiency, mercury disposal issues, magical powers, etc. as I am somewhat versed in lighting topics and am not looking for a lecture like the ones I got on my neighborhood Nextdoor.Com board that compel me to slap those posters Three Stooges style. (hence, the mild snarkiness of my post)
I appreciate the thought, but I meant WORKING bulbs. (I have now clarified my post) A lot of people replace incandescents in order to get the energy efficiency benefits of CFL / LED lamps. (I did in a lot of my fixtures)
Are you seeking something specific in terms of less-than wattage, number, and I assume this is a donation situation rather than a loan given the"get rid of" phrasing?
I ask because I MAY have, as I sometimes do, but am not necessarily inclined to dispose of them ALL, as I myself have frequent need, but I am hesitant to give away 150w bulbs because though rare, I find them occasionally useful. How do you feel about “spotlight” style bulbs (still on screw in bases, but more in the R-series range)? Pretty sure I can lose a couple 100 watters in that style…
Are you seeking something specific in terms of less-than wattage,
number, and I assume this is a donation situation rather than a loan
given the"get rid of" phrasing?
Correct again. Many people are moving to CFL / LED and instead of putting them in a landfill, I figured this might be a good channel to find some.
Apparently, I may have been in error.
I ask because I MAY have, as I sometimes do, but am not necessarily
inclined to dispose of them ALL, as I myself have frequent need, but I
am hesitant to give away 150w bulbs because though rare, I find them
occasionally useful. How do you feel about “spotlight” style bulbs
(still on screw in bases, but more in the R-series range)? Pretty sure I
can lose a couple 100 watters in that style…
Thank you for the offer and while I am okay with R series in theory, the A19s barely fit in my bathroom fixture - anything larger will not go in. I would suggest you hang onto yours.
No kids, so I can talk big.
Ahem.
Pretty sure they could light the corners with their red-hot butts if they caused me to burn through 1-2 lightbulbs a week…
Excellent clarification! My Rs are from Mars anyway… kidding.
I originally though “Kelvin” meant “heat units”, and I thought you might be using these as a chicken incubator heat source, so I figured I’d ask. I’ll hit the stash and see if I have anything that matches the new description.
Never thought it would be such a pain in the ass to take some incandescents off someone’s hands, eh?
I have to say, this makes me happy. It’s my belief that the green way to go green with lighting is to replace burned out with new technology if it fits the bill; not to throw out working stuff in favor of the new. Based on what I’m seeing so far, many other people agree in practice. I like that…
No I do not have a WORKING A19 (standard screw in like has been made for the last 100 years) incandescent light bulbs 40 W - 100 W 120 VAC made for North America Earth 3rd Planet from the Sun.
Excellent clarification! My Rs are from Mars anyway… kidding.
If the thread keeps going on this trajectory, I will give you two guesses what planet they will wind up on. (HINT: The planet nearest to Neptune)
I originally though “Kelvin” meant “heat units”, and I thought you might be using these as a >chicken incubator heat source,
[cranking up “Bang Your Head” by Quiet Riot]
so I figured I’d ask. I’ll hit the stash and see if I have anything that matches the new description.
Much appreciated!
Never thought it would be such a pain in the ass to take some incandescents off someone’s hands, eh?
In retrospect, it was truly a flight of fancy.
I have to say, this makes me happy. It’s my belief that the green way to
go green with lighting is to replace burned out with new technology if
it fits the bill; not to throw out working stuff in favor of the new.
Based on what I’m seeing so far, many other people agree in practice. I
like that…
And they say it takes more energy to recycle than to make something brand new - I now have no idea where that notion comes from.
At any rate, thank you for having a sense of humor, though you will find I can give as good as I get.
JAG “75 Watt Suppositories For Everyone On The House” MAN
No I do not have a WORKING A19 (standard screw in like has been made for
the last 100 years) incandescent light bulbs 40 W - 100 W 120 VAC made
for North America Earth 3rd Planet from the Sun.
In an upcoming class, I will be teaching “Technical Reading Comprehension for DMS Posts” - if I can get an honorarium, that will easily pay for the bulbs.
JAG “You Are Not the Droid I Am Looking For” MAN
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If the thread keeps going on this trajectory, I will give you two guesses what planet they will wind up on. (HINT: The planet nearest to Neptune) [/quote]
I bought a single one first then a 4 pack. Getting ready to pull the trigger I hope on I think it was an 18 pack. The 18 pack will be from online. I got the other 2 from Home Depot. I also didn’t realize that I don’t really like cool white. Just too blue for my liking.
I find myself in an awkward position when it comes to lighting - I don’t fit into the usual pigeonholes the market has defined.
2700K too yellow, impossible to concentrate under, distorts colors from green and up
5000K great for workspace lighting where you need to concentrate and seems brighter lumen-for-lumen than 2700, but a bit much for living spaces where it’s not relaxing at all
3000K closer to what I’d like, but still a tad too yellow; hard to find in A19
4000K option is a decent, but a tad cool … and almost unobtainable in A19
3500K I have an oddball floro fixture in this temperature and it’s pretty nice, but still a shade too cool
~3200K I would really like to see something in this area - I know the LED manufacturers have components in this color, but have yet to see much more than rare commercial fixtures with it
I’ve had some luck mixing the Cree bulbs in multi-socket fixtures. 1:1 2700/5000 should average out to 3850K; 2:1 should drop to around ~3467K. Works best in vanity and similar fixtures where the bulbs are in a line … not so good in ceiling and fan “light kit” fixtures where each bulb has a distinct arc it covers.
Always kicking around the idea of some DIY fixtures, but even with UL-rated AC components they’ll be iffy on compliance.
Perhaps if you’re feeling adventurous, you might purchase commercial bulbs like Crees, determine which LED chip they use, find the same LED chip in your desired color temperature (from Mouser or Digikey) and swap the LED chips.
The Cree 4Flow bulbs are evidently quite hackable for 3850K without the need to reflow components or even solder anything. Buy the bulbs in pairs of 2700/5000 and swap LED boards so you have a 5000 and a 2700 board connected to the base - supposedly no soldering required although getting the outer “bulb” back together will take some adhesives.
Perhaps if you’re feeling adventurous, you might purchase commercial bulbs like Crees, determine which LED chip they use, find the same LED chip in your desired color temperature (from Mouser or Digikey) and swap the LED chips.
My adventurousness is limited to trying the warmer Cree LED bulbs from Home Depot and see how I like them in their stock form. If I don’t, I will just get a dozen incandescents off of Amazon as swapping chips is way more work than necessary when I already know incandescents will work.
It’s three clicks and less than $15.
Jesus…
JAG “How Many DMS Makers Does It Take to Change A F*cking Light Bulb?” MAN
