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Just went to Home Depot and picked up R40 lamps for recessed lights. Talk about sticker shock... $42 for 12 lamps
Of course, the R30s (smaller form factor) lamps were on sale 10 for $8.88, but they would look odd (and not sure the beam spread is the same) in my fixtures
When I was younger, I used to run the auditorium of my high school, and through the bidding process, I learned that there were local places (in MA) that were MUCH cheaper for quality bulbs.
Are there places like that in NJ? I have quite a few (15?) recessed fixtures in my house--would be good to stock up on a couple of cases of 12
If you check the prices for equivalent lighting at Costco, you will likely be shocked at how much less they charge, as compared to Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Even BJ's--which is usually about 5% more expensive than Costco would provide some very nice savings, as would Sam's Club.
Translation: Join one of the warehouse clubs (preferably Costco), and you will save a lot of money on...food...clothing...housewares...liquor...gasol ine...health & beauty items, etc. Yes, you do have to pay for the membership, but you will recoup that expense fairly quickly, and if you buy tires, you will recoup the membership fee immediately, based on the incredible savings.
never heard of the ReStore... Have to check it out! Though I am not sure how I would feel shopping there-- ie, am I depriving someone less fortunate by buying things there?
I forgot about Costco... Have to plan a trip out there! But still, I would like to know if there are shops that specialize in wholesaling bulbs around as well... Now its a matter of curiosity...
never heard of the ReStore... Have to check it out! Though I am not sure how I would feel shopping there-- ie, am I depriving someone less fortunate by buying things there?
I forgot about Costco... Have to plan a trip out there! But still, I would like to know if there are shops that specialize in wholesaling bulbs around as well... Now its a matter of curiosity...
Check out the local electrical supply house in your area. If you buy a whole case they may give you a wholesale price. Cooper Electric is in Rahway and also Turtle and Hughes.
Also try Bennies in Fanwood if it's still there. Cash only but always had the cheapest prices.
It's been years since I have bought so I am not sure if he is still in business.
I just read that 40 and 60 watt incandescent bulbs will no longer be manufactures after January 1, 2014. I'm thinking there will be mad rush to all the big box stores to buy up the bulbs that are left. Kind of like the rush for milk and eggs when we get an inch of snow.
I just read that 40 and 60 watt incandescent bulbs will no longer be manufactures after January 1, 2014. I'm thinking there will be mad rush to all the big box stores to buy up the bulbs that are left. Kind of like the rush for milk and eggs when we get an inch of snow.
It's not like they will be totally gone if you really want them. They'll be labeled as heat lamps, "heavy duty" and other allowed excuses. They just won't be on the normal shelves or as readily available.
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man... what does that leave us with... CFLs? Now I have to change dimmers out, too?
Halogen bulbs or LEDs are your choices for dimmable.
Halogens are the most similar to an incandescent. They're about 25% more efficient, they last about 2x the time, they don't care about being enclosed, etc. The main downside is that they are harsh to look at directly, and they produce a white/soft white light, not a "warm" light.
LEDs are incredibly efficient, they'll probably outlast the thing you put them in, but they are still a couple $ per bulb, don't come in the highest equivalents (No 100w replacements that I've seen for a standard bulb), and they will die quickly in an enclosed/low-circulation fixture.
I'm pretty sure halogen will work with my existing dimmer, but they get very very hot and I am not sure I want to go that route
For CFLs (and, I though, LEDs), you need to have dimmers made to work with them. I did consider getting LEDs, but at $29.95 a pop * 24 instruments, it adds up!
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