EarthLED has produced the ZetaLux LED lamp – a 7W A-Type lamp that apparently only costs two bucks a year to operate for 8 hours a day. It’s FCC approved and UL listed, and EarthLED claims 95% efficiency with the ZetaLux.
Some specs:
- Light Engine: CREE® LED Light engine
- Power Consumption: 7 Watts Max (6 Watts Typical)
- Input Voltage: 90-277V AC (Worldwide Capable) / 40-400V DC (“Off Grid” Capable)
- Luminous Flux: 450 (Cool White), 350 (Warm White)
- Color Temperature: 3000 K (Warm), 6000 K (Cool)
- CRI: 75 — Cool , 80 — Warm
- Beam Angle — 180 degrees overall
- Operating Temperature Range:
-22°/ 176° F (-30°/ 80° C) - Operating Humidity Range: 10%/95%
- Lifespan: > 50,000 Hours (MTBF)
- Construction: Flame Retardant Plastic Aluminum Heatsink, Shatterproof Lens
- Base Types Available: E26/27/BC22 (Bayonet Cap)
It’s down to $40 from $50 ($39.99 from $49.99), and it’s convection cooled. Check out a video from EcoGeek: