I can't see...damn lightbulbs.

[multigraincracker]

I need more light. Haven't bought new bulbs in a few year and the last ones I got do not light me up.
Are the newest ones a lot better and how much do you have to pay for them. I'm sure I bought the cheapest ones last time I got store bought ones.

I do have some real old, new old stock, ones I got dirt cheap at garage sales. But, I need to be more green

[MiHale]

1. Switched over to led light bulbs...

Long lasting and bright, better than cfl bulbs and the prices are way down. Hate shopping at Walmart but they have a 12 pack of 60 watt equivalent for under 15 dollars.

Ironic thing is I use led light fixtures for my cannabis crop but need the old incandescent bulbs for heating the grow tent in the winter, hard to get those.

[multigraincracker]

4. I'll have to check them out.

Never heard of them before. Do they come in 75w or 100w? I'm blind in one eye and can't see out of the other one.
I have a desk lamp that has 4 small florescent tubes that's great, but that's all I have to work with now.
TY

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. They list them as "100 watt equivalent"

since the actual bulbs use way less wattage. A 100 watt equivalent only uses about 18 watts of power. I have been using LEDs for over a decade and replaced about two in that time.

[Frustratedlady]

2. I agree. I try to be green, but those lights drive me crazy.

I have been changing the ceiling lights, but they are so dull, I can't see anything of detail. I now have two boxes of bulbs I can't use and they aren't cheap. I don't mind paying more, but I want LIGHT.

They were around $10 for a box of 4. I also bought bulbs at garage sales, but I'm about out of them.

[multigraincracker]

3. Thank you lady

You made me feel better.

[SheltieLover]

7. Dollar Tree - $1 LED's!

60 watt. They last over 3 years that I know of and, of course, cost very little on power bill.

[multigraincracker]

8. Thanks, I'll have to experiment.

My big problem is with the electric bill is the AC. My SO is always too warm, but she is worth it.

[SheltieLover]

9. I fixed that with a ductless mini split

They come fully charged with refrigerant & the company I purchased from has super warranty & support.

My elect bill is never over $110 in the hottest & coldest months. (Mine has a heat pump for winter, to. All for

[multigraincracker]

13. TY. Will look into it.

[SheltieLover]

14. If you are a diy person

Some companies are better to deal with. Some will not honor equipment warranty if diy installed, etc.

[JudyM]

15. Which one did you get? I've been thinking about this too.

[SheltieLover]

16. Are you in a cold climate?

The one I have is good down to -5F.

I chose a unit made by Parker Davis the Pioneer brand. (Not Pioneer Electronics.)

Sorry for my delay in responding.

[JudyM]

17. New England, so that ought to work.

Which model?

[SheltieLover]

18. I'm in Memphis

So not sure the heat pump model would help you much during winter.

It gets cool here, and occasionally "cold," but not by northern standards.

We had 10 days last Fed that were below 32F. Memphis proper had over 100 broken water mains. Nothing built for "severe" cold like that. Water pipes not buried below frost line.

I)'ll have to take a look for which model I have. Might be awhile as I am really tied up this morning.

They do have AC u its without thd heat pump feature.

Amd, if you have a large home, >1 would be needed.

[SheltieLover]

19. Your best bet imo

If you are not an AC person, would be to get free quotes for ductless mini splits.

Let them size the unit & tell you where they would place the indoor units.

My home was perfect for 1 indoor unit on the wall in living room, placed so most of the heat / air blows down the hallway towards bedrooms. (1260 sq ft.)

Bigger homes would need more indoor units.

Size of unit is critical because if it is oversized, it will short cycle & not dehumidify on AC setting. I have an 18,000 BTU in my bedroom from previous owners & it does this. I do not use the unit. Ut drops the temp 10 degrees in 3 minutes, then short cycles.

[SheltieLover]

20. Also, these are variable speed inverter units

Meaning they are always on, running. But that adds to the efficiency, despite what some people might believe.

Both units are virtually silent.

[SheltieLover]

21. There is a lot to consider

Placement of both indoor & outdoor units.

Standard line set is 25'. You can order one extra length.

Sadly, as with all new AC eqpt, these are charged with 410A, a blended refrigerant.

If/when it needs recharge, it must be fully evacuated & new refrigerant weighed on a scale, then fed into system.

Weird. Lol

Ill check model but pls remember what is right for me in this god forsaken hellish hot, humid climate might not be the best for you.

Generally, units are either heat or AC optimized & I chose one for AC, although this is also my primary (& only) source for heating. It gets it done in this climate.

We have virtually no spring or summer here. It goes from chilly to hotter than hell very quickly in the spring & the reverse in fall. 😏

A heat pump works by finding heat outside & bringing it indoors. Very cheap to run but, again, might not work in your climate.

[SheltieLover]

23. Correction

It appears standard line set is 16' & the extended line set is 25', which is what I have.

The idea is to place the outdoor unit on the other side on an interior wall where the indoor unit will be mounted.

As with electricity, the shorter the line, the more efficient & the better the delivery.

My unit is mounted near ceiling on interior wall with lines running across garage ceiling to outdoor unit.

There are also outdoor units that can handle >1 indoor unit, but I didn't need that type of set up.

I hope this is helpful.

[JudyM]

24. Thanks for all this info, SheltieLover!

I’m caring for my mom at the moment and her house is heated by oil, which is why I’m looking for a more eco friendly and cost-efficient alternative heat source (the A/C would be great, but not as important). Getting a few space heaters was my plan, but wanted to find out about something that could stay with the house after we eventually sell it, short of converting the whole heating system.

[SheltieLover]

25. You are most welcome!

Well, ductwork is very expensive & this would avoid that cost, but again, I'm not sure a heat pump would work in a super cold winter.

If you have any questions, I have a family member who is an expert & I can get info for you.

[SheltieLover]

22. Here is the website

I know mine is 12,000 BTU & I think ~22 SEER. Heat pump good down go -5F.

My unit is also 230 volts, which is also much more efficient. (Cannot plug into standard outlet.)

I'll get model for you in a bit here, but ghis will give you an idea about the units. I've had mine since about May 2019 & love it!

https://www.pioneerminisplit.com/collections/ductless/capacity_12000-btu?gclid=CjwKCAiA1uKMBhAGEiwAxzvX9115GnxmFB2ncgY5bZhGRKF57nNhTdMyjgJS-PqDUlB-LoTyBhCmgRoCEh8QAvD_BwE

[Zorro]

10. Try 100w daylight (5000k) LED bulbs

I vastly prefer them to the more standard warm color light bulbs inside the house.

[blueinredohio]

12. I also use the daylight bulbs.

I have them all over the house and love them.

[3Hotdogs]

11. Be careful... some of the new bulbs are meant to be used in upright lamps.

Others are meant to hand down from a ceiling.

I know this sounds stupid, but its true. You can ask at Home Depot.

The effect of misuse is that they burn out faster.