Blog – New LED Lights

How do you improve on an already good thing? Make it more authentic, that’s how. Everyone in the world of LED lighting was overjoyed with the first Omni-directional LED light bulbs. A 320 degree light spread was the best ever, and given no alternatives, its mushroom shape didn’t cause much of a ruffle. But when using medium base LED bulbs in fixtures with transparent glass or under very sheer shades, you couldn’t help but notice it’s strange profile.

Our new Omni-directional LED light bulbs not only have re-captured the look of a traditional A19 bulb, but the beam spread is even better at 360 degrees. No dark spots even under the most delicate glass. And visually speaking, although both of these LED medium base bulbs are the same size, the new A19 LED bulbs to appear smaller. Best of all, it’s priced lower. At our lighting store in Carson City NV, we have the opportunity to speak with customers face to face and they are just loving how this new bulb looks and works in fixtures and lamps. For our internet customers, learn more about our decorative lighting website which features all kinds of light fixtures from vanity strips to ceiling lights to chandeliers and even high-grade ceiling fans. And if you missed it, we recently published an article on LED pendant lighting. Be sure to read that if you’re in the market for pendants and don’t be fooled by so-called ‘LED versions” offered by some lighting companies. They are nothing but an ordinary light fixture shipped with an Omni-directional LED bulb which they charge you way too much for. We’ll be making the change from the mushroom to the authentic A19 shape LED bulbs this week.

What does the future hold? We think you’ll soon see an even brighter version of these 60W replacements in potentially smaller packages. Right now, we have omnidirectional LED light bulbs as bright as 150W incandescents. Yes, the brightness wows us. The downside is once again visual appearance and size. The current 150W replacement LED bulb is 5.4″ H x 3.0″ diameter which is about 1″ taller and more than 1/2″ wider than a traditional A19 bulb, making it a difficult fit into some fixtures. It also sports a bright orange ‘cap’. When this bulb it lit, that ‘cap’ doesn’t show at all and the light output is beautiful.

But once again, if it’s installed in a fixture with transparent glass when the fixture isn’t lit, you see the rather awkward shape and colour. To some customers it’s distasteful. Stay tuned to this blog or to our new LED lights page. You can also subscribe to our periodic email newsletter list for updates. If it’s better, brighter, more functional or cheaper, you’ll hear about it at TheLEDLight.com. We’re looking forward to serving you.

By: Mary Wecker