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Halogen bulbs 10 year life, should I change them for LEDs. Too many bulb types, I'm confused!

Mabel2012 · 2023-02-25 20:53:49

I see a lot of people are changing older low energy, 10 year life, halogen bulbs for LED ones. Is that a waste? Existing >> Philips 11w Genie Energy Saving Light Bulb, BC/B22/Bayonet Cap, 10 Year Lifetime Energy Class A++ * 11 watt (equivalent to 60 watt) BC (Bayonet Cap) * Stick Shape * Lasts 10 years************** *…

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Green_hopeful Posts: 1,266 Forumite

27 January 2024 at 11:57PM

I think the F energy rating is because all LED lightbulbs are low watts compared to normal bulbs so the did a recalibration of the rating. They did it to washing machines as well. We bought a A one and now it’s an E or something. F would still be a good lightbulb if it’s 5 watts.

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