Comments on: LED Lights replacing Halogens in Scotland http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/ Hacking Everyday Life. Exchanging Notes on Survival. Compost, Vermicompost, Biofuels, SVO, Green, Solar, Electric Vehicle, DIY, Gardening Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:32:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Drew Meyer http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-64918 Drew Meyer Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:29:08 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-64918 Hello, I have to say that I am replacing the compact fluorescents that I have used with incandescents. I just can not stand the light from the tubes. Granted, I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and am very sensitive to the color of the light around me. Since I was sorta stuck when it came to lighting, I decided to work with and not against the situation. In my plans for a green(er)home, I have included tubular skylights and very powerful halogens. Again, let me explain. In the summertime, I do not need light supplementation. I work outdoors all day and appreciate a darker, cooler house in the evening. Tubular skylights would fill this need well. They let in light, but not heat. Sunlight is also available later in the evening, so I do not have to turn on any other lighting. I can also put them were ever they are needed. However, starting in November and running through mid-March, I need brilliant light in the evening to maintain mental health. The only light I have found effective is the light from halogen lights. It just so happens that I also need to heat my dwelling as well. So, the plans call for at least two 250 halogen fixtures in the living, dining, kitchen, bath, and hallway. They will be uplights about 2 feet from the ceiling. This way, I can use the lights that assist my medical need and also turn down the furnace. I get light AND I use the heat generated to warm the rooms without running the furnace. Since the halogens will be hid in a cove of some sort, it will be very easy to fit a switch up there so that I can run the halogens in the winter and some cooler and more efficient source in the summer when it is necessary. Yes, I realize that this adds to the initial cost; however, quite often what is initially "more economical" is often not quite so great when considered in the long run. www.sun-dome.com and www.solatube.com are the two manufacturers of tubular skylights that I am considering. Hello,

I have to say that I am replacing the compact fluorescents that I have used with incandescents. I just can not stand the light from the tubes. Granted, I have Seasonal Affective Disorder and am very sensitive to the color of the light around me.

Since I was sorta stuck when it came to lighting, I decided to work with and not against the situation. In my plans for a green(er)home, I have included tubular skylights and very powerful halogens. Again, let me explain.

In the summertime, I do not need light supplementation. I work outdoors all day and appreciate a darker, cooler house in the evening. Tubular skylights would fill this need well. They let in light, but not heat. Sunlight is also available later in the evening, so I do not have to turn on any other lighting. I can also put them were ever they are needed.

However, starting in November and running through mid-March, I need brilliant light in the evening to maintain mental health. The only light I have found effective is the light from halogen lights. It just so happens that I also need to heat my dwelling as well. So, the plans call for at least two 250 halogen fixtures in the living, dining, kitchen, bath, and hallway. They will be uplights about 2 feet from the ceiling. This way, I can use the lights that assist my medical need and also turn down the furnace. I get light AND I use the heat generated to warm the rooms without running the furnace.

Since the halogens will be hid in a cove of some sort, it will be very easy to fit a switch up there so that I can run the halogens in the winter and some cooler and more efficient source in the summer when it is necessary. Yes, I realize that this adds to the initial cost; however, quite often what is initially “more economical” is often not quite so great when considered in the long run.

http://www.sun-dome.com and http://www.solatube.com are the two manufacturers of tubular skylights that I am considering.

]]> By: jay http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-57211 jay Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:45:25 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-57211 Thanks Mikey. We always appreciate others who are making their own media. Keep it up! http://www.mikeypod.com/ Thanks Mikey. We always appreciate others who are making their own media. Keep it up! http://www.mikeypod.com/

]]> By: MikeyPod http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-56648 MikeyPod Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:43:42 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-56648 I discovered you through bicyclemark and am just in love with the spirit of what you guys are doing. I discovered you through bicyclemark and am just in love with the spirit of what you guys are doing.

]]> By: Brian Owen http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-56037 Brian Owen Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:48:04 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-56037 The Canadian CRS LED MR16 has received great interest from broadcast videographers for their ENG (News) or video cameras, as the batteries die quite quickly with Halogen and they have to carry extra battery belts. The Canadian CRS LED MR16 has received great interest from broadcast videographers for their ENG (News) or video cameras, as the batteries die quite quickly with Halogen and they have to carry extra battery belts.

]]> By: taxiplasm http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55929 taxiplasm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:46:12 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55929 at least in my circle of filmmaker friends that are using on-board lighting fixtures, LEDs seem to be the new standard -not to mention last year's Rockefeller Christmas tree was powered entirely by LEDs! ...the world going green -love it. at least in my circle of filmmaker friends that are using on-board lighting fixtures, LEDs seem to be the new standard -not to mention last year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree was powered entirely by LEDs!
…the world going green -love it.

]]> By: Oscar http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55685 Oscar Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:12:24 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55685 Agreed, I've been looking for (though not very dilligently I admit) the led bulb that includes perhaps two reds, a blue and a green (or some ratio thereof), in a larger array of whites. We're having some dimmable CCFls (Cold-Cathode Florescent) sent to us to review on the show, interesting stuff though ultimately a temp solution I feel, like many florescent technologies. Enjoy your trip, Oscar Director, Freshtopia.net Agreed, I’ve been looking for (though not very dilligently I admit) the led bulb that includes perhaps two reds, a blue and a green (or some ratio thereof), in a larger array of whites. We’re having some dimmable CCFls (Cold-Cathode Florescent) sent to us to review on the show, interesting stuff though ultimately a temp solution I feel, like many florescent technologies.

Enjoy your trip,
Oscar
Director, Freshtopia.net

]]> By: Brian Owen http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55606 Brian Owen Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:45:03 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55606 Hello Jen, Just a few corrections. Halogen is also a very hot light source, thus the wasted energy. About painting the lens, you would only reduce the light as optics are very important. LED Christmas lights with coloured plastic lenses are not as 'bright' as those with a clear lense. To get a warm colour look, you need to start with the right LED. To get a multitude of colours, you combine red, green & blue (RGB) LEDs. When all 3 are combined, you also produce white light. Brian Hello Jen,

Just a few corrections. Halogen is also a very hot light source, thus the wasted energy. About painting the lens, you would only reduce the light as optics are very important. LED Christmas lights with coloured plastic lenses are not as ‘bright’ as those with a clear lense. To get a warm colour look, you need to start with the right LED. To get a multitude of colours, you combine red, green & blue (RGB) LEDs. When all 3 are combined, you also produce white light.

Brian

]]> By: jay http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55591 jay Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:45:03 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55591 hey chris...i totally agree with you. When making your energy, it's best to solve specific needs. So creating enough energy for LED lighting in the house would be doable and affordable. Probably just a small solar setup needed. keep us updated. hey chris…i totally agree with you. When making your energy, it’s best to solve specific needs. So creating enough energy for LED lighting in the house would be doable and affordable. Probably just a small solar setup needed. keep us updated.

]]> By: Jen Simmons http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55587 Jen Simmons Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:07:28 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55587 That's awesome! I love specular light (light that falls in a narrow shaft / is straight) much more than the going-every-freaking-where of fluorescent. Halogen light is gorgeous, but yes, very inefficient. That's why they get so hot! Worse than old fashion incandescent. I hope LEDs are cool like halogen + we do all start using them instead. Like on film sets! The color of the light is BIG, though. It's got to be a good color. Manufacturers should be able to get a great color by painting the inside of the glass -- to make it warmer and the expected color temp. waiting to see...... That’s awesome! I love specular light (light that falls in a narrow shaft / is straight) much more than the going-every-freaking-where of fluorescent. Halogen light is gorgeous, but yes, very inefficient. That’s why they get so hot! Worse than old fashion incandescent. I hope LEDs are cool like halogen + we do all start using them instead. Like on film sets! The color of the light is BIG, though. It’s got to be a good color. Manufacturers should be able to get a great color by painting the inside of the glass — to make it warmer and the expected color temp.

waiting to see……

]]> By: Chris http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55584 Chris Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:00:38 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55584 This video has me thinking about a "Home Solar Lighting Project" with my desire to go solar at the house it made me think perhaps LED lights running off a small 12v solar kit? Certainly cheaper than trying to do everything all at once and aside from the "Food" (water pump, fridge, and other kitchen stuff) and "Entertainment" (Computers & TV) that's pretty much all we use electricity for. I think it's time for some research.. Thanks for the inspiration! This video has me thinking about a “Home Solar Lighting Project” with my desire to go solar at the house it made me think perhaps LED lights running off a small 12v solar kit? Certainly cheaper than trying to do everything all at once and aside from the “Food” (water pump, fridge, and other kitchen stuff) and “Entertainment” (Computers & TV) that’s pretty much all we use electricity for. I think it’s time for some research.. Thanks for the inspiration!

]]> By: Brian Owen http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55545 Brian Owen Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:03:57 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55545 Ryanne, Thank you for making the blog and for educating people about the potential of LED in general illumination. Now I also have your name spelling correct. Sorry for the previous error. Brian Ryanne,

Thank you for making the blog and for educating people about the potential of LED in general illumination. Now I also have your name spelling correct. Sorry for the previous error.

Brian

]]> By: ryanne http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55543 ryanne Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:48:30 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55543 thanks for the comment and the links brian. i'm excited to see more people interested in using LEDs for home lighting. this is great! thanks for the comment and the links brian.
i’m excited to see more people interested in using LEDs for home lighting. this is great!

]]> By: Brian Owen http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55339 Brian Owen Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:06:07 +0000 http://ryanishungry.com/2008/01/20/led-lights-replacing-halogens-in-scotland/#comment-55339 Ryan, We recently faciltated a project in Toronto, Canada that will have close to 1300 LED MR16 lamps replacing Halogen. It is the total hallway lighting in the Palce Pier condominium tower. The colour temperature is warm and the CCT is very high; no blueish look at all. You can read more about in my article in LEDs Magazine (http://www.ledsmagazine.com/news/5/1/6) or by visiting the CRS Electronics, the Canadian manufacturer, website (www.CRSElectronics.com). Brian Owen Ryan,

We recently faciltated a project in Toronto, Canada that will have close to 1300 LED MR16 lamps replacing Halogen. It is the total hallway lighting in the Palce Pier condominium tower. The colour temperature is warm and the CCT is very high; no blueish look at all. You can read more about in my article in LEDs Magazine (http://www.ledsmagazine.com/news/5/1/6) or by visiting the CRS Electronics, the Canadian manufacturer, website (www.CRSElectronics.com).

Brian Owen

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