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LED Bulbs now at Costco
Posted: Nov 8th, 2009 4:35 pm
by blainehamilton
Saw these at Costco when I was there the other day.
2 pack of standard base bulbs, wattage was 1.5w to 3w, can't remember exactly, priced at about $25.
They also had a 3 pack of chandalier style bulbs, with standard socket adapters in the box. Priced at about $20. Wattage was 1W each on these IIRC.
Tempted to try some of these out if they ever go on coupon.
Anyone else picked up any yet?
Re: LED Bulbs now at Costco
Posted: Nov 9th, 2009 6:10 pm
by l69norm
The Costco ones are I think are 3.5W and 200 lumens which is about 1/4 the output of a 60W incaldencent bulb. So it takes about 4 LED light bulbs (4X3.5W=14W) to equal to a real 60W light bulb.
But, a 13W CFL = a real 60W bulb and only costs about $3 vs. $50 for LED bulbs (i.e. $25 for 2 LED bulbs)
Here's a review of the 1.5W ones:
http://frrl.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/pr ... ight-bulb/
Edit - read the comments section. The brand name "Lights of America" has a high failure rate and the company is difficult to get warranty exchange.
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Re: LED Bulbs now at Costco
Posted: Nov 9th, 2009 6:16 pm
by moxy
I've seen LED bulbs on sale at Walmart as well
Re: LED Bulbs now at Costco
Posted: Nov 9th, 2009 6:22 pm
by mbg
I don't think a few LED lightbulbs are going to make shopping at Costco environmentally-friendly.
Re: LED Bulbs now at Costco
Posted: Nov 12th, 2009 6:15 pm
by blainehamilton
Verified more details at Costco yesterday.
3.5 watts. 270 lumens for the 2 pack.
1.5 watts. 85 luments for the 3 pack.
Will probably pick up some for our lakelot when they get cheaper or go on coupon. A couple of 3.5 watt ones is more than enough light for a hallway or small room/closet, and we have really limited wattage, so every bit we shave is good.
Going to stick to cfls until the prices of the leds get cheaper...