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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Quote Originally Posted by Woob View Post
    Bryan,

    Its the fine micro for me of course, just need to tweak the setup. The power, lightness, and performance are awesome! I will warn everyone that the Par38/30s are spotlight based lights, so CFLs are a good bet as well.

    Btw, what is the brand name of the LED you found?
    I apologize as I don`t remember the manufacturer of the LED bulb I found at lowe`s thats equivalent to the eco smart one discussed in this thread

    Its nearly identical though. Single diode, daylight spectrum
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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Quote Originally Posted by Gurge View Post
    I apologize as I don`t remember the manufacturer of the LED bulb I found at lowe`s thats equivalent to the eco smart one discussed in this thread

    Its nearly identical though. Single diode, daylight spectrum
    No problem at all, I`ll see if I can get a picture. These are darn cheap for the performance. Search continues though for a full spotlight setup, some of the husky LEDs seem to get good ratings.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Home Depot still has the original bulb recommended by Driver available online, but not in stores.

    EcoSmart 18-Watt (90W) Day Light 5000K PAR38 DayLight LED Light Bulb (1-Pack)-ECS 38 CW FL 120 at The Home Depot

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Rupes 21 MK II, Rupes 15 MK II, Rupes 21, Rupes LHR75e, Rupes Duetto, Rupes Ibrid-L, Rupes LH18ENS, Flex PE-14-2, Dodo Juice V1

    Quote Originally Posted by rlmccarty2000 View Post
    At $21.99 it will remain a secret to me.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Use the Par30, its great and easily replaced my halogens. Heat, energy, and weight reduction is awesome. Do note, the color temperature shows off defects you`d never see under any conventional lighting. Lighting devil.

    Also in talks to look at some Par38 lightbulbs with different beam intensities/CRI`s.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    I have saved this thread for a later resource as I would love to have lighting like this put into my shop when I start my business. Would like to provide the best service that I can to my customers, and seeing that none of the other shops have these may be it will set me apart. Would be a good investment though.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    The new Mini setup.


















    In Action...



    All packed up, Great for mobile.
    Rupes 21 MK II, Rupes 15 MK II, Rupes 21, Rupes LHR75e, Rupes Duetto, Rupes Ibrid-L, Rupes LH18ENS, Flex PE-14-2, Dodo Juice V1

    Quote Originally Posted by rlmccarty2000 View Post
    At $21.99 it will remain a secret to me.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    I believe I remember seeing in Home Depot a new 3K lightbulb "bright white" (par38/30) with similar setups to the 5K "daylight" bulbs. Wondering if there is any big difference, although across the board they seem to run lower lumen amounts. Will be keeping my receipt, the durability of these bulbs is questionable.

    Got a part number for that stand? Love my Par30, it is awesome for mobile work.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Be careful with the bulbs at Home Depot as it seems all the new EcoSmart LEDs are multiple diodes. Don`t know how they would work, but suspect they might not show swirls like the single diode bulbs. Lowes has a few 5000K single diode bulbs.

    My single bulb set up on a photo light stand like Driver`s is a joy to use--no heat, light weight and just blasts the defects even on my light colored car. Only potential problem is it becomes top heavy when extended all the way up so I just throw a small sand bag over one of the legs for extra stability.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Been getting alot question on it, so here`s how to build it. Hope this helps!

    My new mini setup uses par 30`s the par 38`s are too big.

    What you`ll need...

    Eco smart Par 30 Bulb x 2

    Studiohut DOUBLE AC Flash Light Stand Swivel Mount x 1

    [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UOSC9E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]Amazon.com: Studiohut DOUBLE AC Flash Light Stand Swivel Mount with Umbrella holder: Camera & Photo[/ame]


    Cowboy Studio Lighting / Umbrella Etc. Stand Holder Small Extendable 16 - 42 x 1

    Cowboy Studio Lighting Umbrella etc Stand Holder Small Extendable 16" 42" | eBay
    Rupes 21 MK II, Rupes 15 MK II, Rupes 21, Rupes LHR75e, Rupes Duetto, Rupes Ibrid-L, Rupes LH18ENS, Flex PE-14-2, Dodo Juice V1

    Quote Originally Posted by rlmccarty2000 View Post
    At $21.99 it will remain a secret to me.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Subbing to review!

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

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    Get the Alzo`s or the Enko`s, the rest are garbage.
    Was wondering if you have any long term reports on these bulbs. I`m about to pull the trigger on purchasing 6 of either the 85w or 105w CFLs but I keep reading unfavorable reviews on bulbs which look to be the same and possibly just rebranded.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Quote Originally Posted by The Driver View Post
    Been getting alot question on it, so here`s how to build it. Hope this helps!

    My new mini setup uses par 30`s the par 38`s are too big.

    What you`ll need...

    Eco smart Par 30 Bulb x 2

    Studiohut DOUBLE AC Flash Light Stand Swivel Mount x 1

    Amazon.com: Studiohut DOUBLE AC Flash Light Stand Swivel Mount with Umbrella holder: Camera & Photo


    Cowboy Studio Lighting / Umbrella Etc. Stand Holder Small Extendable 16 - 42 x 1

    Cowboy Studio Lighting Umbrella etc Stand Holder Small Extendable 16" 42" | eBay
    For anyone attempting to build this excellent light stand it should be noted that EcoSmart bulbs (carried by Home Depot) are no longer available as single diode LEDs in the store. However, Lowes does carry a line of both PAR 30 and 38 LED floods with a single diode design.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    Quote Originally Posted by puma1824 View Post
    Was wondering if you have any long term reports on these bulbs. I`m about to pull the trigger on purchasing 6 of either the 85w or 105w CFLs but I keep reading unfavorable reviews on bulbs which look to be the same and possibly just rebranded.
    Mine are still going strong, it`s been over two years of garage work and being blasted with the pw every once in a while, they are still holding up fine.

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    Re: Finally a comprehensive review of the best bulbs out there...

    My EcoSmart is doing well, as with my Alzo`s!

 

 
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