We distribute a wide range of energy efficient bulbs / lamps and fixtures from a number of manufactures, including but not limited to: Westinghouse, Sunlite, and Euri Lighting.
Equivalent Wattages and Light Output of Incandescent, CFL and LED Bulbs
| Incandescent | CFL | LED | Light Output |
| Watts | Watts | Watts | Lumens |
| 40 | 8-12 | 4-5 | 450 |
| 60 | 13-18 | 8-10 | 800-900 |
| 75-100 | 18-22 | 11 -13 | 1100-1300 |
| 100 | 23-30 | 14- | 1600-1800 |
| 150 | 30-55 | 25-28 | 2600-2800 |
Note: Different Manufacturers of bulbs have a slight variation in efficiency, for instance, the more efficient bulbs for a given lumen will use less wattage.
For Comparison in Operational functionalities between the different types of bulbs
|
LEDs |
CFL |
Incandescent |
|
| Frequent On/Off Cycling |
no effect |
shortens lifespan |
shortens lifespan |
| Turns on instantly |
yes |
slight delay |
yes |
| Durability |
durable |
fragile |
fragile |
| Heat Emitted |
low (3 btu’s/hr) |
medium (30 btu’s/hr) |
high (85 btu’s/hr) |
| Sensitivity to temperature |
no |
yes |
some |
| Sensitivity to humidity |
no |
yes |
some |
| Hazardous Materials |
none |
5 mg mercury/bulb |
none |
| Replacement frequency (over 50k hours) |
1 |
5 |
40+ |
Cost Comparison between the different types of Bulbs
|
LED |
CFL |
Incandescent |
|
| Light bulb projected lifespan (life hours) |
50,000 |
10,000 |
1,200 |
| Watts per bulb (equiv. 60 watts) |
10 |
14 |
60 |
| Cost per bulb |
$40.00 |
$26.00 |
$5.00 |
| KWh of electricity used over 5000 hours |
500 |
700 |
3000 |
| Cost of electricity (@ $0.37 per KWh) (in Trinidad) |
$185.00 |
$259.00 |
$1,110 |
| Bulbs needed for 50k hours of use |
1 |
5 |
42 |
| Total cost for 50k hours |
$225.00 |
$389.00 |
$1,320.00 |
Note: 1. Prices are quoted for the Trinidad and Tobago Market in TT dollars
2. The lifespan for the different types of bulbs may vary by manufacturers.
If you are interested in reselling bulbs, you can contact [email protected] for further details or submit the new customer form.