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  • LED compares incandescent bulb and CFLs



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    LED’s
    Incandescent
    Light bulbs

    CFL’s 
    (compact fluorescents)
    Lifespan (average)
    50,000 hrs
    1,200 hrs
    8,000 hrs
    Watts of electricity used
    5-6 watts
    60 watts
    13-15 watts
    Kilowatts of electricity used
    (10 incandescent bulbs 
    per     year equivalent)
    329 KWh/yr
    3285 KWh/yr
    767 KWh/yr
    Contains toxic Mercury
    No
    No
    Yes, Mercury is very 
    hazardous to the health
    Sensitive to 
    humidity/temperature
    No
    Some
    Yes
    Turn on Instantly
    Yes
    Yes
    No, takes time to warm up
    Durability
    Very durable, can withstand
    jarring and bumping. 
    Does not crack or break
    Not very durable, 
    glass/filament can 
    break easily
    Not very durable, 
    glass can break easily
    Failure Modes
    Not typical
    Some
    Yes, may catch on fire,
    smoke or emit odour

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