Ecologically Sustainable Sydney

Energy Use (Watts) for Light (Lumens) Comparison

Electricity rate is charged in KWh (ie 1000Watts x hours).
(Wattage of Bulb/1000)*Electricity Rate=cost of having each light bulb on

Source: CFL Halogen and Incandescent globe ratings Australian Government Light Globe Conversion Guide for 5-12W CFLs (no LED information provided)

LED Lamps which have been available in Sydney

7 April 2013: Installed one Osram small round LED lamp (B22) in right hand socket of light fitting. Osram 4W lamp was $18

7 April 2013: Installed 4 LiquidLEDs Opaque(pearl) Candles (small bayonette B15, 44LEDs, 3W) in Chandelier. Left 1 clear incandescent (40W) in place. The LiquidLED Candles were $18.

27 December 2012: Phillips myvision LED Lamps are finally on the Shelf!

Phillips E14 Candle (4W Warm White 250 lm) was shorter than the Osram E14 Candle though both were larger than the Osram Halogen E14 Candles. Two Phillips E14 Candles fitted into one Fan/Light fitting where the Osram model was too big. Two Phillips B22 (9.5W Warm White 600lm) fitted into a Fan/Light with a larger lamp cover. Price $20.

It is worth noting that the light fittings were rated at maximum 25W lamps and the halogen lamp was 28W. So, before installing such fittings, care should be taken to ensure they will allow enough lighting in the room.

23 November 2012: Osram Candle 4.2W-E14 (small screw base), 4.5W-E27(LED STAR CLASSIC A 25) and 4W-B22 available at Bunnings at $18 pricepoint. 8-10W Lamps at $30. Also GU10s.

On 27 December, an unsuccessful attempt was made to install the Osram E14 Candles into a Ceiling Fan/Light fitting. The lamps rated at 4W in a 25W fitting appeared ideal - however, the cover would not fit. The Phillips E14 Lamps were satisfactory.

A Warm White 250lm 4.5W-E27(LED STAR CLASSIC A 25), with a 3 year guarantee, was installed in a path bollard (lit 9-13 hours/day 365days/year) on 23 November 2012. Though unlike the Liquid LED Lamp installed in an adjoining Bollard, most of the light from the Osram lamps is directed into the top of the bollard as online documentation (none provided on the packaging) for other Osram lamps indicates a 90° Beam Spread.

Available in Sydney Hardware Store 8 November 2012
Remote Control Color Changing E27 LED Lamp.
10W GU10 (240V) for $34.90.

Viri Bright 5 Watt Warm White 300lm 270° beam lamp installed 3 December 2012 price $14.95. The lamp was installed 3 December 2012. There were B22 and E27, Warm White and Bright White models was rated at Higher lumens for same (5W) energy use.

10W Viri Bright LED Lamp purchased from Electronics Store. Specs: 820lm (equivalent of 75W Incandescent), Warm White, 10W, dimmable, Beam Spread:270°, Price:AUD29.95.
5 November 2012: Installed to replace a flickering 10W LED lamp from another store.
6 November 2012: Swapped 270° Viri, into Kitchen (larger room) and Osram Pro (90 °) 10W bright white back into Home Office/Study
20 January 2013: 10W lamp Failed. Viri Bright 5W lamp was installed in it's place.
24 January 2014: Jaycar happily offered refund or exchange on lamp (under 12 month warranty) - installed and 5W Luminaire put back into Bedside Lamp.

The Sydney store also stocked a 10W, 900lm Natural Light model. The 5W model was AUD14

Aldi $7.99 LED Lightbulbs

Tao Class 1 LED (1W) (240V)- Multiple LEDs - light is dispersed through sides - wasted in this light fitting. Cute transparent base lets you see inner workings - Capacitor, Resistor etc. Not bright enough for reading lamp. But perhaps useful in a location where a low level lighting is required for extended periods (eg overnight) - perhaps too bright for a bedroom night light.

3W Single LED Woolworths Essentials (GU10-S50 3W 45) (240V). More at Mains voltage LED Downlights to Save Energy

GU5.3 MR16 4.5W 290lm LED Lamp

BICHURY MR16 NORMAL GU5.3 (12Volt) two-pin connectors.

GU10 MR16 is a two pin Bayonette fitting - for 240V

It was reported that replacing one of the halogen downlights with this lamp, did not result in the interference with the TV signal, experienced when an individual Halogen was replaced by alternate cheaper LED lamps. The light level was also good from the Bichury.

10W Bayonette Lamp - rated at the lighting equivalent of an 80W Incandescent Globe. Supplied by EnviroledLighting Solutions.

The 10Watt LED lamp replaced a 24Watt Compact Flourescent Lamp (CFL) in a kitchen, with poor natural light, on Friday 28 September 2012. Despite the packaging stating no flicker - the lamp (labelled at 240V 50/60Hz) did flicker. It is being tested in a second location. The lamp flickered in this fitting too and was replaced with another 10W LED Lamp.

The the attributes of the lamp, listed on the packaging, include: No flicker, No UV radiation, no RF interference, Instant soft start, Operation temperature: -20°C to +40°C and working temperature < 55°C

13W LED downlight ( EV-DL-U13D-90-WW) supplied by Enviromental LED Lighting Solutions. In the photographs it is clipped onto a Raku Pot.

"The Enviro 13 watt Dimmable LED downlight is designed to replace 60 Watt halogen downlight and 26 Watt compact fluorescent recessed can trims. The 13W LED Down Light features one single high powered 13W Epistar chip"...enviroledlighting.com.au

3W Bayonette (B22) Direct Replacement Lamp - with 44 LEDs

Rated equiv of 15-25W Incandescent, Dimmable, warm white, 360degree light beam, 90lumen 15000 hours, suitable for outdoor use to -40degrees celsius.

1. Installed 10 May 2012 in hallway, turned on manually perhaps for 4-5 hours a day.
2. Installed 9 May 2012 on timer which comes on for about 4-5 hours/day 365 days a year.

Standard Form Edison Screw (E27) Direct Replacement Lamp with 80 LEDs 3W

Clear White 3W (4.1WattAC) Dimable (shown) has 80LEDs and is rated at 360°rees; 180Lumen and 15000 hours, was priced at $24.95.

Lamp was Installed 2nd January 2012 on timer for 4-5 hours/day then relocated 5 May 2012 to path light - 9-13 hours/day 365 days/year

OSRAM 12W Parathom(r) Pro and Classic A 60 (LED) outshines a 14W CFL

The Parathom(r) Pro and Classic A 60, lamps are marketed as equivalent to a 50W Incandescent and rated at 650lm (lumens), 3000K (Warm White), 25000hours/10,000 on/off and dimmable - cost AU$30.

Installed 23rd December 2012 in office environment (turned on manually afternoon and nights)

"Daylight for work rooms and Warm White for comfortable light in living rooms". (90 °)... - http://www.osram.com.au/_regional_APAC/pdf/Professional/General_Lighting/OSRAM_LEDr_Brochure_062011_lowres.pdf

OSRAM 12W Parathom(r) Pro and Classic A 60 (LED)

Installed in a Tastic, in a Bathroom without any natural light.

2.3W E27 LED

The 2.3W LED Lamp energy use is half the 5W Fluorescent (CFL) Lamp it replaced - which is half the energy use for the same hours of lighting. This was the first direct replacement E27 lamp available in Sydney, however, after failing three times appears to have been a flawed design.

Replacement lamp installed mid february 2012 failed May 2012 (Lamp works erratically ie sometimes lights up some time after it is turned on).
Replacement lamp installed August 2011 failed December 2011
$30 lamp first installed 24 December 2010 failed by August 2011