Can I replace 70W incandescent bulbs with 15W (100W equiv) LED bulbs?

[Diggin It]

You'll just have to experiment if you've never tried them before. Like I said, you may find you can go a lot lower in wattage and still get as much or more light as you had with the incandescents. Most of what I sue are 7W or lower. I have a couple of 6500K 4W R4 style units outside that light up half my yard to the point I can see detail on my pole mounted PTZ camera.

The 3000K 7W PAR16 reflector flood in the gooseneck desk lamp over my bed is almost too bright and I have to keep it pointed up at the ceiling. If I turn it down towards something I need close detail of, it's more than adequate. I can't look directly at it though without feeling blinded.

 

[sixdogs]

Alternatives to incandescent lights finally work and LED's won.

 

[mbohuntr]

If you have a dimmable lamp, make sure you get dimmable LEDS...

 

[Atchuuu]

You can also purchase led lights that allow you to change colors

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Single LED Bulb | Bed Bath & Beyond

 

[quicksandfarmer]

The only thing to look out for is some LED bulbs are bigger than the incandescent they replace.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I have replaced EVERY bulb in the entire house, shop, and outdoor spot/flood lights with LED bulbs. We selected "daylight" LEDs vs "soft white". Much easier to read by, and appears to be 'brighter'. After you use a daylight bulb, the soft white almost seems Amber in color.

Oh, and we use the 100w equivalent almost every where inside. Also, spent the little bit more for a brand name. Definitely manufactured to a better quality.

 

[sixdogs]

I have replaced EVERY bulb in the entire house, shop, and outdoor spot/flood lights with LED bulbs. We selected "daylight" LEDs vs "soft white". Much easier to read by, and appears to be 'brighter'. After you use a daylight bulb, the soft white almost seems Amber in color.

Oh, and we use the 100w equivalent almost every where inside. Also, spent the little bit more for a brand name. Definitely manufactured to a better quality.

That's now my ultimate plan.
What do I do in the barn where I have twelve 300W incandescents twelve ft up on the rafters?

 

[goeduck]

I replaced all of my incandescents and sno cone fluorescents with LEDs. I would advise using a better quality LED with a good spectrum for reading areas and in other high use areas in the house. I think mine were Cree. Beyond that I used mostly what was on sale and have had virtually no LED failures going on year 3.

Your wattage is fine.

 

[Raspy]

That's now my ultimate plan.
What do I do in the barn where I have twelve 300W incandescents twelve ft up on the rafters?

You go to Costco and buy the 4' long double tube LED fixtures. They look similar to fluorescents but are much brighter, are instant on, work fine in cold weather and make no noise. They cost about $30. each. They put out much more light than a 300 watt incandescent bulb and draw much less power. They come ready to hang with line cords and receptacles that allow you to daisy chain them together if needed.

 

[Diggin It]

What do I do in the barn where I have twelve 300W incandescents twelve ft up on the rafters?

Consider wide angle reflector floods that put most of the light down where you need it. You should be able to get into the 50-60W (maybe less) per fixture range instead of 300.