Good discussion
So how do the 12v CF's compare with LED's in terms of battery consumption?
Ken J
>Eddie,
>
>I agree with you about the money and power savings of the CF's. A
>few years back I replaced nearly every bulb in my home with them. I
>did not keep such accurate records as yours, but did notice a
>significant drop in my electric bills. When I moved I pulled them
>all out and installed them in my new home----OK, OK, I am CHEEP!
>
>I added them in my trailer as well, both 12 & 115V. My trailer ('60)
>was not originally wired for AC. When AC was added back in the early
>70's we could not burn more than 2 lights when the AC was on or we
>would trip a breaker. With the CF's I have no problems with the
>breakers, plus less heat is generated for the AC to overcome.
>
>The CF's are a good alternative for those of us who have the
>full-sized bulbs in our trailers...especially if you only have one battery!
>
>Scott