Philips Eco Halogen Light Globes - Adelaide - $1.88 - 28/42/53/70 Watt Bayonet and Edison

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  bargaino on 13/08/2012 - 20:42

  +1

  When they put the word "Eco" on something, you know it must be bad.
  Halogen are the most inefficient lamps on the market, as anything worse has been banned already.

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    Cluster on 13/08/2012 - 20:59

    They are the second worst light bulb out there. Ordinary incandescents take first prize and are still possible to buy in certain forms/fittings.

    Halogens do have certain advantages: Very low cost (unlike good LEDs), instant on (unlike CFLs), can be used in enclosed light fittings (LEDs and CFLs overheat which decreases lifespan) and handle frequent power cycling well. The kicker is the power consumption.

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      [Deactivated] on 13/08/2012 - 22:43

      You can buy led lights for $9 at Mitre 10 - not bad at all and falling in price by the day.

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        Cluster on 13/08/2012 - 22:47

        Low power LEDs, yes. If you try to buy a 70w halogen equivalent LED (1200 lumen) with CRI >85 you'll have trouble finding one under $100.

        There are some sellers on eBay claiming to sell 100w equivalent LEDs for very low prices, but the lights just don't deliver anywhere near the claimed brightness. Here's one example:

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/High-Light-B22-114-SMD-3528-LED-L…

        Prices are falling rapidly and I'm a big fan of LEDs and CFLs, but there are a few uses where halogen is still superior.

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    jv on 13/08/2012 - 21:31

    you know it must be bad.

    depends what they are used for…

    for lights that are frequently turned on/off but are only used for brief periods, these lights and incandescents are more practical…

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    llama on 13/08/2012 - 22:21

    Efficiency is not the only criteria when purchasing things. In fact, rarely is efficiency a good indication of "goodness"… in fact, it usually means "compromised" functionality.

    Halogen are still pretty much the perfect light source for general service, and have been that way for a very long time.

    LEDs and CFLs still are not as good, especially for colour rendering and cost effectiveness. And there are a multitude of other complications and restrictions on their usage that simply doesn't apply to Halogens.

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      [Deactivated] on 13/08/2012 - 22:47

      Rubbish. I have led bulbs in the kitchen, dining and living room and they are fantastic. They will pay for themselves in a very short time and then save you stacks.

      3w per bulb as well. Plus halogen are a major risk re: house fires. And in summer they increase the cost of a/c.

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      Cluster on 13/08/2012 - 22:52

      CFLs cost as little as $3 for OSRAM and pay for themselves in saved electricity within a few hundred hours.