2011年3月21日 星期一

We see big price differences at the store

Q: We see big price differences at the store. Are the alternatives to old-fashioned incandescent bulbs worth it when it comes down to initial investment vs. energy savings?

A: Yes, there are substantial savings to be gained by swapping out incandescent bulbs. But there are many factors to consider when comparing lighting options. These include the specific application for the lamp; how often and how difficult it will be to change the lamp; the quality of the light-often expressed as color temperature – in degrees Kelvin -- or color rendering index (CRI); the initial cost of the lamp; and the energy efficiency of the lamps – which determines operating costs."D3 is pleased to have been selected by GUESS to inflatable mattress bed be part of the new flagship store on Fifth Avenue, said Jason Barak, managing partner, D3. "Our LED digital display serves as an integral part of the store's overall brand experience for consumers."

Here is an example that looks at the lifecycle costs for the various options. Pricing information from a large hardware supply store was used to compare a common household 75-watt incandescent bulb to CFLs and LEDs that have equal light output:

?The 75-watt incandescent costs $0.83 per bulb,He said: "Approaching it there infrared sauna benefits looked like there was going to be chaos. But because the car drivers had to think a lot more they seemed to be being more careful. has a rated lifetime of 750 hours, outputs 830 lumens of light and has a color temperature of 2,He said that a county council employee had witnessed a near miss between led lamp a car and cyclist, and he added: "If the argument is leave them off for good, then the answer is ‘no'."800 Kelvin.

A 19-watt compact fluorescent lamp which has light output equivalent to the 75 Watt incandescent lamp, costs $1.99 per bulb, has a rated lifetime of 10,000 hours, outputs 1,200 lumens of light and has a color temperature of 2,700 Kelvin. The 100 Kelvin difference in color temperature between the CFL and the incandescent is minimal.

An 18-watt LED lamp which has light output equivalent to the 75 Watt incandescent lamp, costs $44.97 per bulb, has a rated lifetime of 50,000 hours, outputs 850 lumens of light and has a color temperature of 2,A built-in dock is attached to the battery and when DSTT not in use folds up in a nice compact manner to about half the size of the iPhone itself.800 Kelvin.

Taking 50,000 hours as the time period of the lifecycle analysis; accounting for lamp replacements at a fixed cost; and assuming the lamp is on 1,Marketing officer Jo Lewis said: "The new inflatable tent lights really make the venue come alive. People have been commenting on how spectacular they look and I really think they make coming to the theatre more welcoming and enjoyable."500 hours per year (about four hours a day); an utility electrical rate of 15 cents per kilowatt hour, escalating at a rate of 3 percent per year; the incandescent bulb lifecycle costs are $984, the CFL costs are $247 and the LED costs are $268.

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