Light Bulbs

Tim,

Have you evaluated LED lights yet? I know they are the craze in Christmas lights - and look really nice; the area my office is in is using a lot of them this year. I bought two LEDs for nightlights - they use 0.3 watts! And put out nice color light. When are LEDs ready for prime time? What are their benefits / detriments compared to incandescent and CFLs? I still can't find CFLs with decent color - they just look too fake compared to my halogen flood bulbs.

Steven,
I used LED outdoor Christmas lights for the first time this year and absolutely LOVE them. I went to an Editors Conference at the GE facility in Cleveland this past summer. LEDs are right on the horizon, so watch this closely. Read my past columns on Color Temperature so you can get your head around the color rendition index. You might be amazed at how high the CRI is for certain CFLs.

Can a lightbulb burn out while it is on, without turning it off?

Shae,
Absolutely yes. It has happened to me.

when you get burn from the light bulb on back of leg caf it hurt and in middle is red and white water blister i broke it now that skin came off when i took my panyhose skin came of it and it black is my skin so what should i do please to give me advise please and thank you.

We have recessed lighting in our kitchen that measures 8 x 9 ft. There are 7 recessed lights (standard cans) and one wall of counters with under cabinet lighting. There is NOT enough light, so we've tried to remedy the situation with changing the bulbs. I believe they were originally 65W floodlight reflector bulbs, but I believe the can is rated to hold a higher watt bulb. I'm not completely sure about the last statement, though. What is the best solution? Use a higher watt flood, use a spot light, or change to halogen light? Is it dangerous to use a bulb stronger than the socket is rated for? Five of the cans are around the perimeter of the room and two are in the center. It's the perimeter where light shines on the counter that we need the most help. Thank you so much. I've been struggling with this problem for years and would love advice about the bulbs.