Looked promising
The other day, out shopping, I noticed a large display of LED light bulbs. How fortunate, since several fluorescent tubes in my shop have burned out. My shop has 20’…
The other day, out shopping, I noticed a large display of LED light bulbs. How fortunate, since several fluorescent tubes in my shop have burned out.
My shop has 20’ ceilings, so it’s kind of a big deal to change a light bulb. I have to borrow a forklift and find someone who either knows how to drive it or isn’t afraid of heights. And every time I have to do it, I start thinking about changing the lighting in my shop.
The thing about these LED bulbs was on the front of the package, in big red letters: "Lasts 20 years.”
Then I start reading the warranty on the back of the package, which says the bulbs are guaranteed for a period of three years from the date of purchase! I couldn’t understand the discrepancy and decided against the purchase.
Please illuminate me if you have any experience with LED lighting and these 20-year claims.
D.D.
David DeCristoforo possesses an extensive resume as designer/maker of fine furniture, high-end cabinetry and architectural woodwork. His experience in professional woodworking spans a period of 35 years. For the past 20 years David DeCristoforo Design has been located in Woodland, California. During this time David's shop has ranged in scope from a "full on" cabinet production shop with as many as 15 employees to a small fine furniture and custom millwork shop, working with his son, David RBJ, a highly skilled maker in his own right.
