Except the L-Prize is expensive and complex... and no longer on the market as people are not willing to pay the premium.
I bought my stock of L-Prizes at $15 ea at Home Deep. Timing is the key. (thanks to THIS forum!) Wonder if a mfgr will EVER again match the Lum/W and CRI of beloved L-Prize.
As far as the power supply, is it REALLY that much more complicated than any other line filtered "like bulb"? They didn't cheat on quality components like cap's.
Underdriving LED's a great idea. And remote phosphor is not unheard of. Kinda makes the light softer, without having to pay the penalty of diffusing as an AFTER thought. I think Philips really did their best in making an enduring, quality product.
I think with continued marketing, & overseas assembly, the bulb could still see success. L-prize is STILL SELLING on Amazon & Ebay for $40-60! People ARE paying the premium!
My question is why did Home Deep DUMP THEM (in non-subsidized areas) for $15? Great for resellers to buy & hold, I guess.
940 lumens of 92 CRI light from only 10W.
I like to have my candy and eat it too
I like to have my candy, eat it, AND sit on a few, too. Spares, my friend, spares.
And yes I keep them DEEP underground in a Faraday Cage!
brian
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Oh and to EngrPaul I found a bunch of the 2W Feits that you like. A Safeway was closing and all lighting stuff 50% off! I don't notice the flicker. Amazing! One in each room for navigating and 80% of other activties.
I'm not an LED addict, I can quit buying them any time I want.