Replacing a burned-out light bulb might be a bit confusing for many U.S. residents this year. As the United States transitions from the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb to more energy-efficient forms of lighting – such as LED bulbs – the Federal Trade Commission is changing the way light bulbs are labeled. Lumens will replace watts as the primary indicator of a bulb’s brightness, which means consumers will need to relearn how to shop for replacement bulbs.
To prepare for the incandescent phase-out, the FTC has worked with manufacturers of LED lights and other types of lighting to develop a label that will allow consumers to easily compare different types of bulbs. Resembling the nutrition labels on food products, the new light bulb labels will include information such as: (more…)
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Remember the days before the invention of the LED lantern, when camping trips were underscored by the hiss of a propane lantern and the buzzing of mosquitoes around it? Things have changed a bit since then. Now you can turn on your LED lantern with the flip of a switch, no matches or pumping required, and mosquitoes don’t swarm you every time you light it up.
