Because of the huge difference in the prices of electricity the 6 outlay for the led pays itself off in anything from 9 months in expensive denmark.
Energy saving light bulbs equivalent wattage.
Ecosmart 120 watt equivalent par38 dimmable energy star flood led light bulb bright white 2 pack.
Because of the heat sink in the base light doesn t disperse downwards as much as a typical incandescent candelabra bulb.
25w 4 6w.
100w 20 25w.
In the following chart i estimate how quickly energy savings will recoup the cost of replacing a 60w incandescent with a 10w led that costs 6 assuming the bulb is used for two hours each day.
The table below compares a 60 watt w traditional incandescent with energy efficient bulbs that provide similar light levels.
For an led running over the course of 10 years the actual cost would be only 18 to operate.
Traditional incandescent light bulbs waste 90 of their energy by giving off much more heat than an led bulb.
For example if you typically purchase 60w incandescent bulbs which produce about 700 800 lumens consider purchasing a lower energy alternative like a 42w halogen bulb 12w cfl or even a 10w led bulb to achieve the same brightness.
It is now also possible to buy energy saving halogen bulbs and a wider range of these is now being developed.
Comparisons between traditional incandescents halogen incandescents cfls and leds.
60w 13 18w.
Traditional bulb versus energy saving bulb.
The energy consumption to use a bulb like this would cost about 90 over the course of 10 years.
In general however the wattage of most energy saving light bulbs will be within certain ranges as shown in the table below.
This philips 9 watt led a19 household light bulb is the perfect replacement for anywhere traditional light bulbs are used such as table or floor lamps.
A 5 to 25 watt led lightbulb can give off the same brightness as a 40 to 100 watt lightbulb.
40w 8 11w.
Philips 60 watt equivalent frosted led a shape light bulbs are a smart energy saving alternative to your standard incandescent with a classic design.
Watts chart below to shop for the right light bulb for your space.
To examine the cost comparison let s take a look at a standard 60 watt replacement incandescent bulb in this example.