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Default Inexpensive replacement for these garage flourescent lights?

On Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:48:52 -0400, Meanie wrote:

Correct. The LED bulbs will last a lifetime (longer life than a house
fly). It is the driver that needs to be of sound quality. Therefore,
when purchasing an LED, it should be routine to ensure they will replace
or refund the entire lamp if it simply stops functioning regardless of
the failure.


One problem, apparently, is that LED bulbs deteriorate over time, so, claims
of lifetime should take that deterioration into account.

Looking up lifetime claims, I found this note:
"Contrary to the companyĒs calculations, an LEDĒs lampĒs lifetime is
properly measured as the point at which its capacity decreases by 30
percent, according to the order. LED lamps slowly diminish in output over
time, rather than failing catastrophically."

http://www.law360.com/articles/47368...-false-ad-suit

So, LEDs fail too.
They just fail differently.