The Offtopic Thread (Archive 1)

[manu1991]

Its more expensive than Philips. I think they are implying same cost after 10 years of running it.
http://www.snapdeal.com/product/syska-5-watt-led-bulb/1201085745

 

[Sushubh]

I actually have had a failed led bulb during one of the infamous power fluctuations cycle powered by DHBVN. It was in warranty so I got a replacement. I do not plan to get any more because of this reason alone. The warranty of 1 year is just too small for a bulb that costs more than 500 rupees.

 

[Sushubh]

how long is the warranty from Philips and syska? the one i got is from a local indian company i think.

 

[Sushubh]

great. the led bulb i have is dead again. it was definitely working last week. looks like the supply problem in the recent days f**ked it up. i am not sure if one year is up... would need to check.

 

[love90]

it is supposed to last

 

[manu1991]

http://www.ebay.com/gds/LED-Lighting-Myths-Facts-and-Common-Problems-/10000000004575147/g.html

LEDs are also more prone to burnout from electrical power surges, as the individual semiconductors are extremely sensitive to voltage fluctuations. A relatively small power surge caused by a distant lightning strike would be relatively harmless to the power supplies, power regulators and protection circuits in most home appliances including compact flourescent bulbs utilizing a regulated solid state inverter. However, LEDs can easily be burned out, dimmed or reduced to a random flicker from just one surge.

 

[Sushubh]

it is supposed to last

as manu said. it would last if the power supply is not fucked up.

 

[love90]

we are being duped with 15000 hrs running time , would stay away ,there are huge fluctuation in my area

 

[Nishant]

No power fluctuations at my place

 

[Sushubh]

I wonder if I would get another replacement. Even if I do, I do not want to buy a stabilizer specifically for this bulb lol.