The Light Stuff
Date: December 30, 2009 | Category: Home Furnishings, The Home
The latest and greatest in LED lighting has clearly arrived in the Pharox 60 LED Dimmable Bulb. With 19% of energy consumption worldwide used for lighting (most of that going to heat, mind you), it’s with illuminated excitement that we welcome this genius bulb. Fitting most standard sized light fixtures, the Pharox uses only 6 watts but has an output of 60! Add in the bonus feature of dimmability and the absence of lead or mercury, and you have an impressive little object in the palm of your hand.
Though the bulb carries a pricetag of $39.95, the initial sticker shock is sure to fade as you calculate the cost over the 25 year estimated lifespan (that’s 6 times longer than a CFL and 35 times longer than an incadescent bulb!). Playing a part in the energy revolution need not mean installing whole-house solar panels - in fact, the brightest idea may be as easy and accessible as the flip of a switch.
Comments
sheri
Date: December 31st, 2009 at 2:45 am
This is fantastic! We have been waiting for a dimmable energy saving bulb! Thanks for sharing.
sean
Date: January 4th, 2010 at 3:59 am
Great news , now we can all play our small part.Got them all around my house. The reading light is of a betetr quality due to the coherent light beam.
These are also available in Ireland from Energysense.ie in bayonet (B22) base (for €29.99). It’s best to use them initially to replace the longest burning incandescents in the house, like hallways, porch. That way the ROI is fastest.
Elemental LED staff
Date: January 19th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Thanks for promoting LEDS! There are a number of energy savings calculators that will show anyone that the energy savings of even the first year of using an LED bulb outweigh the up-front cost of the bulb. Fabulous blog!
John Whalen
Date: April 7th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Hi Zem - Has anyone tried this bulb to check out the light quality? I’ve tried some LEDs that have been really poor. The only ones I’ve been excited about that I’ve seen in action are the CREE LED fixtures, which have a ~$100 price point. If this bulb is a good performer it’s a nice more affordable option.
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