WHAT IS THE EXPECTED LIFE OF A Philips 387795 Soft White 65-Watt BR40 Indoor Flood Light Bulb
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The package says 2000 hours. For the most part we have found that to be true. We have 18 of these in our new home. Occassionally you will get a dud. Just call Phillips for a replacement bulb.
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Given that these are 120v, their life expectancy is shorter than the 130v equivalent. However, these are noticeably brighter than the 130v, which was the main reason I purchased these bulbs.
101100
The 30,000 hours is actually projected to be 18.26 years based on average use of 3 hours/day. I am guessing the company is relatively new and has not been around for 30 plus years like Phillips or GE to offer a lifetime or 20 year warranty so they are being conservative/realistic with what they can honor. Again, just pure conjecture. I have had the bulbs for 6 months and they still work fine.
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We have upgraded the lighting system for this model. It now comes with 20,000 hours of bulb life, and you donot need a replacement in 10 years. If you really need one, you can buy from us at $45
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If it lasts five years I'll be amazed. The ones I bought in the stores only last a few months. So, I recommend this light bulb because I've had it for awhile now and it works like a champ.
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I don't know the bulb life, but I have been using a lot this past year and still very happy with it.
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2 of LEDwholesalers PAR38 Indoor Outdoor 14 Watt LED Flood Light Bulb, White, 1313WH This is the description of the lights I purchased, and I have been using them in my outdoor security flood light fixture for about six months. I am very pleased with their use.
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Its a L.E.D. Bulb rated for 50000 hours, if you use it 6 hours a day that 25 years of life. Most likely will out live us.ThanksBill
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Mine fit into the standard recessed flood canisters which were designed for the 150 watt flood bulbs. These are by far the most common. I would suggest the 2700K warm white for most indoor applications as it is the same as incandescent light bulbs. The cool white or daylight are probably OK for shop or workspace, but I would not suggest them for a kitchen.
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The Chromolux Full Spectrum bulbs will last 3-7 years depending on the average daily use. They are an excellent value and the most beneficial form of lighting.
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Usually new bulbs have a total of 900 hrs but by the time they reach 800 they have lost a lot of life ... I change mine every 800 so it depends on your preference !
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They say 50,000 hours, which if you burn it an average of 18 hours a day, 365 days a year, it will work for ~7.6 years. There are no replacement bulbs that i have seen.
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They purport to last 2000 hours. This current bulb has lasted a little over 1200 hours so far and it's in really good condition. Are you getting the "Replace Lamp" warning?
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There is really no way to calculate the expected life. It depends on the type of fixture and, in the case of strings of bulbs as in landscape lighting, the distance from the transformer. Lamps closer to the transformer will not last as long as those further away due to higher voltage and the initial surge when they turn on.
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I did not own it long enough to needing replacement bulb. LED lamp last long. Similar product claimed bulb life of either 12,000 or 20,000 hours. I guess it will not need replacement.
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Uses a FI lamps generic bulb. Expect to get 1-12 months of life. Amazon supplier Dynamic Lamps sells the FI bulb version for $29, but also sells the Philips and Osram OEM bulb version for $85. You should get 3+ years of life from the OEM bulbs. You do the math.
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Hi, Donald. The bulb is bright and is very energy efficient, however the life is shorter than most standard candelabra based bulbs. It says the life is supposed to be 3000 hours . . . I have purchased three and of the three, two of them lasted less than 500 hours. Pretty pathetic for a bulb in this price range. The electricity saved does not balance the cost of the bulb. In my experience, the lamp is a poor choice.
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The box and the limited documentation give little clue. I took box to a few hardware stores. they did not have it, but I am told bulb last a very long time. Try the manufactures website and see if they have a contact us section.