I haven’t seen anyone discuss screw in LED’s before. I was attending a trade-show for a new job that I am working at and one of the seminars covered LED lighting. One of the sales rep’s used a scew in LED bulb; I personally had never seen one.The bulbs are perfect for a refugium and come in many different PAR values and qualities.
Any word on where to buy them?
They’re at Lowes/HD… like +20$ though…
http://www.lowes.com/pl_LED+Light+Bulbs_4294801193_4294937087_
Well the 10w equivelent ones aren’t too expensive.
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They’re at Lowes/HD… like +20$ though…[/quote]
That is where I called to see if they were in stock. I am going to purchase one of the bulbs once I do some more research. The cost savings should be realized with the reduced power usage and longevity of the LEDs.
Just using your link Craig looks like the only 60w equivalent (2700k) is ~40$ and uses 12w, where as a CFL 60w equivalent (6500k) uses 13w and is ~2$ a pop (60W Incandescent Equivalent. 13 Watt, 120 Volt Daylight White CFL Bulb | 13W/6500K Spiral | Bulbs.com). Only cost savings I see there would be the longevity of the bulbs. From what I’ve looked into it the screw in type LED setups aren’t there cost wise yet to be feasible IMO.
Although this looks better… 60w equiv @ 6.9w LED in the right color range http://www.buy.com/prod/byd-60w-equivalent-gl-06d-unbeatable-high-luminous-flux-320-lm-led/q/sellerid/23413195/loc/111/218916897.html
I’m sure if I searched more I’d eat my words above 
I’ve seen others. but note their kelvin rating and what you intend to use it for. daylight is good for fuges.
http://reefledlights.com/shop/ledsion-dimmable-par38/
Some have blue LEDs mixed in too.
http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-141/(New)-7-LED-PAR38/Detail
there are plenty of others around too for both marine and horticulture.
the leds i use are a screw in type fixture. par38 bulb to be exact (same bulb dimensions as a flood light). the ones that are truly made for our industry can be found at nanocustoms.com or rapidled.com…mine are from nanocustoms
Ouch those Par38 bulbs are ~100$! Seems a bit steep for a fuge light. Is that what you use it for Kdino?
haha no way, its my main display light. i have 3 of them over my 29, same output, if not more,as a 250w MH and only 63 watts and a possible 10 year lifespan
Lol lol ok. Just checking. Any pics of your setup?
yea i think i can make that happen, ill take some tonight when i go home and upload them tomorrow at work. no computer at home-got stolen
Bummer, I’m guessing it was a laptop? Hate thieves…
yup it was a laptop, they got that and my ps3 and some blurays…i hate thieves too