Kind of my point guys. LEDs are rated for 10 years before a 30% drop in intensity occurs just like halides are rated for 5 years. So yeah halides only last a year before par is too low so how long will the LEDs last? It would seem obvious and fair to say they won't last the full tens years before requiring replacement.
Also yes all lights have failures which was also my point but the bulbs can easily be replaced while LEDs cannot be easily replaced. Based on the design of the fixtures I've seen it appears that once the LEDs fail or become too worn the fixture is basically trash unless you have the skills to fix it which in my mind isn't fair to assume we all do. In addition the shear number of LEDs is much higher than other alternatives so the chance of failure is greater.
Like I said looking more promising these days but it's too early to say too much about the reliability and lifespan of LED fixtures which is why I wouldn't recommend the option to most people. Enough said.
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