Have you noticed that you can still find incandescent bulbs at the store?  That’s because the law passed several years ago to “outlaw incandescent” didn’t really do so.  The law simply stated a requirement of 25% less energy consumption for the same amount of light.  By changing the gases used in the bulb manufacturers were able to achieve this level of performance.  So if you really have your heart set on the incandescent you can still find it.

The timing of these improved energy requirements also presented and opportunity to launch CFL’s which have proven to be a disaster on several levels.  Their poor light, cancer causing potential and mercury waste will ultimately lead to their demise.

Warm LED’s will likely win the long term consumer battle of the bulbs as their quality improves, competition increases, and prices come down.

We utilize LED’s in many ways to solve custom lighting issues on machines.  They provide many great options for reduced power consumption, reduced heat, customization and miniaturization.