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CFL or LED? Which is the better light for you

6/22/2015

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With several choices in the market, it is hard for an average citizen to choose between the two. With several attributes to consider, which is really better for you? Let's scale it down.


CFL

CFL also known as compact fluorescent is your mini version of a standard fluorescent light bulb.

CFL gives lighting efficiency and has been used for decades now and it has graced our homes as it fits perfectly in an ordinary socket without using an adaptor.

CFLs normally takes a few moments to warm up and reach its full brightness.

However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which normally does not cause any hazard but if the bulb breaks accidentally, that’s where the problem comes in. Mercury has been banned in the medical field due to its harmful effect on human health.

Regular CFL bulbs lasts up to 6000 hours
Average energy use per year: 767 KWh/yr
Average cost in the Philippines: Php 125 to 300

LED

LED or Light Emitting Diodes was introduce several years back with the promise of lowering your electric bill.

According to the study made by Lighting Research Center, LED light bulbs work by bringing together currents with a positive and negative charge to create energy released in the form of light. The result of this is a fast source of light that is reliable and instantaneous.

LED bulbs also fits an ordinary socket without the need of an adaptor and it brights up as soon as you switch it on.

LED bulbs is considered good for the environment and are endorsed by green movements.

LED bulbs generally cost more to buy although manufacturing technologies are lowering these prices as we move along.

Regular LED lasts anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours.
Average energy use per year: 329 KWh/yr
Average cost in the Philippines: Php300 to 800


Equal Factor

Both serves your lighting needs efficiently. Both fits in sockets of your lamps and fixtures. Meaning, if you don’t consider the chances of your bulb breaking then you would likely choose CFL over LED because of the price difference.

Points to Ponder:

CFL might cost less but it requires you to buy more bulbs over time whereas LED lights last longer, so even though you’re paying more at purchase, you buy fewer bulbs in the long run.

Considering the humid weather in the Philippines, we should also consider that CFL bulb emits more heat than LED bulb, thus, by choosing wisely, you can reduce the heat index in your home.

Moreover, if you care for the environment, Lower energy consumption decreases carbon dioxide emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste.

CD-R Kings makes it easier for you to decide

CD-R King, your one-stop media provider gives you the ease of choosing by taking away the drawback of price difference by making LED bulb available to the General public at a more affordable price.

This effort compliments their advocacy in encouraging people to care for the environment during their California e-bike campaign early this year.

It is also noted that CD-R King offers several choices of LED bulbs with different price range both for personal and industrial use.

         Below are some of the choices for regular household use
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For other variants, you may visit CD-R king branches or check out their website at www.cdrking.com. 
27 Comments
LaShawn link
6/23/2015 11:32:06 am

We use LED lights in my home. We are slowly switching everything over!

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Lee
6/23/2015 01:03:09 pm

Thank you for this informative post. I was unaware that CFLs even existed. I would probably still buy the LED but it is good to have this extra info.

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Chelley link
6/23/2015 01:58:53 pm

Realy useful info! I always let the hubs pick bulbs... I'll have to pass this along to him!

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Dara
6/23/2015 02:56:30 pm

I love this, husband and I always argue about what bulbs to purchase. I'm more frugal I prefer the cheapies, he prefers the LEDs. He might have won this battle.

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Roberta Blevins link
6/23/2015 05:55:54 pm

We've been slowly switching as our bulbs need replacing - it's expensive at first but totally worth it in the long run!

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Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy link
6/23/2015 06:56:00 pm

Excellent comparison. I think many people will find this helpful as not everyone is aware of the important differences.

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BellaVidaLetty link
6/23/2015 07:04:34 pm

I'm always looking for ways to save money. I found this very helpful.

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Liz Mays link
6/23/2015 08:46:34 pm

I've noticed the CFL's in businesses quite frequently. I think I have all LEDs in my house right now.

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Kendra link
6/23/2015 09:50:00 pm

We just switched to LED in our home and they work great!

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CindyEIngalls link
6/24/2015 12:07:43 am

Very informative post, thanks!

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Lynsey Jones link
6/24/2015 12:26:04 am

This is an informative post. I never put much thought into the differences between different types of light bulbs. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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Tonya c
6/24/2015 01:45:12 am

Thanks for the information. I never did really know the difference and all the lighting options

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The Stay-at-Home Life link
6/24/2015 01:48:26 am

I never understood the differences before. This is helpful.

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Michelle Hwee
6/24/2015 03:29:58 am

I actually don't really know which I have because my mom handles that but this was quite informative. Thanks for sharing.

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Tiaras & Tantrums link
6/24/2015 04:36:13 am

I tired the more expensive ones and they didn't last any longer in my house. I was a bit disappointed.

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Beth@FrugalFroggie link
6/24/2015 04:45:05 am

I think I would get the LED lights. Makes sense for the long run.

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Ourfamilyworld link
6/24/2015 09:26:37 am

That is good to know. I didn't know that CFL contains mercury.

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Elizabeth O.
6/24/2015 09:28:08 am

We've switched to CFL and LED. This post is very informative. We'll have to stick with LEDs then.

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Megan Chamberlin
6/24/2015 02:37:46 pm

My husband insisted on LED bulbs for everything in our new house. The cost is one thing, but you save over time.

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Victoria link
6/24/2015 03:58:49 pm

This definitely gives me something to think about. Thanks for this informative post.

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debdenny@centurytel.net
6/25/2015 01:06:27 am

I do like the LED. They last so much longer

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Jessica Cassidy link
6/25/2015 11:16:53 am

Most of our bulbs are LED. We have so many especially in the kitchen.These bulbs are energy efficient too.

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Letty Chen link
6/25/2015 05:32:00 pm

Thank you for the infor, it is very useful. I am all about the LED since it last longer.

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Mellossa link
6/26/2015 08:31:14 am

I feel like I just learned something new today. I never knew what these lights were called although my mom uses them in her home. She always warns me that the light will get brighter soon when vI go over for a visit.

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Life as a Convert link
6/27/2015 02:40:19 am

I actually have different bulbs in different things. It depends on what sort of light I want in the room :)

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led products link
11/24/2015 06:23:23 pm



That's why we provide only the best bulbs for our customers so that they can get the most value for their money.

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led products link
1/12/2016 04:31:52 pm

I found this post to be very educational. Thank you for broadening my knowledge of this subject. No doubt its a great piece of writing as well. Thanks

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