Household LED Lightbulbs

[mdwyer]

That said, efficiency MUST take into account application.

Yup. Still, I didn't mean to start ragging on you. I'm sorry if it sounded that way. I'm glad to hear about anyone doing anything to save some watts.

I was just in Costco a few days ago, and they've got LED bar kits -- six or them, I think, about 9 inches long. They're RGB multi-colored and intended to be attached to your AV equipment --backlight your flatscreen or something like that. They're like this item, but cheaper and more sticks included.

It was kind of tough for me to not pick them up. I'm sort of colorblind, so colors have to be pretty bold for me to care about them. That might be why I like the Proton so much...

Anyway, I love the pure colors that come out of LED lights. I'd love to have them stuck all over my house as mood lighting. That, and I like the idea that you can change a room from cold blue to hot red and the push of a button.

[Ascinder]

I was just in Costco a few days ago, and they've got LED bar kits -- six or them, I think, about 9 inches long. They're RGB multi-colored and intended to be attached to your AV equipment --backlight your flatscreen or something like that. They're like this item, but cheaper and more sticks included.

Is it supposed to make your screen like this?:

http://www.hdtvlounge.net/philips/aurea/

[snowtrooper1966]

Backlighting for Home Theater applications is to reduce eye strain from bright screens:

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That is not my setup, just something I pulled off the web...
James

[mdwyer]

Is it supposed to make your screen like this?:

http://www.hdtvlounge.net/philips/aurea/

Yeah, but not automatic. You pick a color and stick with it. Or I suppose you could have it cycle. Wouldn't that just make you want to blow chunks...

As for the utility of TV lighting? Naw. I don't buy it. It was silly in the 50s, and it's still silly now.

[nfpgasmask]

One of those light bars would actually be quite cool in the cargo area of the VX....hmmmm.

Bart

[mdwyer]

One of those light bars would actually be quite cool in the cargo area of the VX....hmmmm.

I get the impression that you won't really be interested until they come out with black LEDs...

[So-CalVX]

I get the impression that you won't really be interested until they come out with black LEDs...

has anyone ever wondered about a dark light?... a light that emits dark..... do i sound like a fool lol
i have always been curious if there's a possibility of this

[nfpgasmask]

has anyone ever wondered about a dark light?... a light that emits dark..... do i sound like a fool lol
i have always been curious if there's a possibility of this

Scientifically, I do not think it is possible, as darkness is the lack of all light, and what our eyes perceive as light and color, is nothing more than refracted light.

That said, I think a black hole could be considered a "dark light".

Bart

[etlsport]

One of those light bars would actually be quite cool in the cargo area of the VX....hmmmm.

Bart

bart check out the led bar section of www.autolumination.com

they have some 48" led bars i was looking at.. my dome light does a good job with the cargo area at this point with 36(-3 that are out) LEDs.. but i measured it should wrap from the top seam between the two rear panels, around the back and just to the other first seam on the other side

[tom4bren]

"Yup. Still, I didn't mean to start ragging on you. I'm sorry if it sounded that way. "

No worry. I don't get 'bent' too easy.

I put the LED bulbs in the post light (3) on the back porch. My wife asked me to turn it on & I replied it IS on.

[mdwyer]

Apropos to this discussion, I just saw a video on CNet about a new light bulb called Luxim. These little bulbs about the size of a Tic-Tac are very efficient, and amazingly bright.

The video is here: http://www.news.com/1606-2-6234653.html