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Old 03-27-2010, 02:02 PM
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how long would these bulbs last before losing the par reading
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My guess would be about 3-4 years. Led's are awesome
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How about doing a comparison with a 250W metal halide? I think probably more people are using 250s than 400s, plus the results should be more favourable!
I shall, just have to find a 250W setup to compare it to once we find one and test the results i'll post them
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how long would these bulbs last before losing the par reading
Given the LEDs spotlights are used properly, not inside an enclosed fixture, the PAR valve drop is only 30% through the lifespan of the LEDs which is roughly 6 years
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Old 03-28-2010, 12:41 AM
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How and when can we purchase/oder these?
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