We have new exciting light bulbs in stock. They are LED accent bulbs. We have them with candelabra base for chandelier type bulbs, with a medium base for standard type bulbs or with a GU10 base. Gu10 is the two prong base that many halogen fixtures take. What is so great about these LED bulbs? Well, they use virtually no electricity. The manufactures claim that the medium base bulb pictured below replaces a 40watt bulb, while using only 1.5 watts of electricity. Yes, 1.5 watts. Wow! Now that’s a huge energy savings. They also run cool, creating almost no heat. LED bulbs have a very long life as well. The bulb pictured below has a 30,000 hour rating.

I will admit the 40 watt replacement may be a bit optimistic. Possibly because the light is a little different in color and quality, it does look different from a standard, soft-white 40 watt bulb. These would be great in fixtures where the bulbs are covered and would be especially good for accent lighting.

The best thing about these LED bulbs is that this is just the tip of the Iceberg, so to say. We have been talking to several bulb companies about LED bulbs for some time. The technology is just hitting the consumer market now, and will only get better and cheaper in the years to come. This is much like the CFL market was ten years ago. I predict that someday, before too long, if you’re not buying a CFL bulb, you’ll be buying an LED bulb. Between the two we’ll all be able to save a huge amount of electricity used in our homes every day. Keep watching for new and innovative bulbs, they’re coming soon.