On 6/25/2014 10:21 PM, Gary wrote:
Hi,

As mentioned in a previous post, we will replace some of the 85 halogen
bulbs (50W) in our house with LEDs. Despite all those bulbs the house is
seriously underlit. The standard 50W equivalent LEDs (4W) will not
likely cut it. We want to go to higher wattage or higher efficiency
bulbs. Electricity is very expensive here (Costa Rica) so the extra cost
of higher wattage or high efficiency bulbs will pay off. The bulbs will
need to survive the frequent power surges and the daily lightening storms.

I think you'd do well to install surge protectors.
I live in an electrically quiet neighborhood.
Had a bunch of CFL's fail over the years. As far as I can tell,
it's always the electronics that goes. Bulb is fine.
Same problem is gonna happen with LED.

That must be some huge house.
I light mine with three, count 'em three, 3W LED lights that run 24/7.
Turn on 13W where I am if I need to read something in small print.

Can some suggest some brands and specific bulbs that my wife can bring
back from the U.S.?

Thanks,
Gary