C. Crane Co, Inc. V30 Par 30 LED Floodlight Bulb
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of C. Crane Co, Inc. V30 Par 30 LED Floodlight Bulb
Customer Review: Not too bright, but perfect for some applications
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had two of these running all night every day for the last 5 months on our front porch, and I've been happy with them. They aren't that bright, but they barely use any power at all. For this application, they are just bright enough. I live in a cold climate (Seattle), and I'm guessing that others in warmer climates might have failure problems if the lights are used above normal room temperature. LEDs last longer when they can be kept cool while running.
There are now other LED lights out there that fit in a par 30 socket and put out several times more light, but they also cost several times as much as this one. I do plan on upgrading to brighter versions when they become more economical. One thing that all LED lights suffer from is that their light is a little too directional and don't disperse as much as CFLs and incandescents do.
Customer Review: below average LED bulb
Summary: 2 Stars
There are better bulbs that output brighter and warmer light for the same price or less.
I would not recommend this light for indoor use due to it's cold (blue) color temperature ( 5500K ? ) nor would I recommend this light for outdoor use due to it's narrow beam and brightness (or lack thereof).
I give it two stars instead of one only because it is not truly dysfunctional
Customer Review: quality is there now
Summary: 5 Stars
I have up-graded all my track lights to the C Crane LED PAR 20 and PAR 30 and I think that they are a good buy for the money compared to other LED's.
They are not as bright as the new very pricey LED's but I compensate for this by using the lights in pairs where I need enough light to read comfortably, and by having light-colored walls that reflect the light. Also, the PAR 20 comes in a spot as well as a flood. It is true that, when the C Crane LED's first came out, the bulbs didn't always last very long. However, that tech problem appears to be solved. All the bulbs I bought since mid-2008 are still in use. I do see a noticeable difference in my electric bill from the low wattage, which means good for the environment as well as the wallet.
Lastly, The C Crane lights produce a white-white light which I personally prefer to the color-distorting yellow of many other lights.
BTW: I've had a chance to speak with the seller, Eagle Light, and they are good people to deal with.
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