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Old 02-27-2015, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryW View Post
I have been using the CREE LED bulbs as the other ones burn out.
But Here is something similar I think

Commercial Electric 5 in. and 6 in. White Recessed LED Trim with 90 CRI, 2700K (2-Pack)-CER6730AWH27-2 - The Home Depot
These are the ones I installed in a friends home. As you can see, the bulb is sealed behind the glass...making it much nicer looking than the ones where the floodlight bulb is exposed.

The can lights that currently come in homes I have measured to be about 250 degrees when on, adding to the heat load in the summer and using much more electricity. Standing below a few of these when on makes you feel like you are under heat lamps almost.

Note that when you use these you are NOT replacing the whole can light fixture. You are only replacing the inner white portion and the old bulb. The main part of the fixture in the attic is still used. This is an easy install....I installed 5 of these in under 15 minutes. They are much brighter then the ones they replaced.

On a related note......the most expensive fixture you have in your home is your post light. That is on all night long every night of the year. Replacing one 75 watt bulb, (or three 25 watt bulbs) with LED equivalents will save you a boatload of money and you most likely will never have to replace that bulb again. Note that the average 3 light post light commonly found in The Villages costs about $83.00 a year to keep on, according to an Electrician friend of mine.....

Hope this helps!

Frank D.
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