Best light bulbs in the world - you can't have.. Dubai Lamp

[Lol-x]

In 2017 Philips and the United Arab Emirates developed the worlds most efficient light bulbs they named the "Dubai Lamp"
The concept was initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.

• 90% Energy Saving compared to regular lighting
• 25 times longer lifespan compared to regular lighting
• No UV Radiation
• Negligible heat dissipation reduced AC load
• Environmentally friendly, mercury free

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There are 3 different wattage globes each come in either "warm white" or "cool daylight". They are LED lights.

The only thing is that Philips (and their retailers) will not sell these to anyone outside the United Arab Emirates for fear that they will lose millions of dollars a year in regular light bulb sales.

Amazing technology and efficiency.

Anyone live in Dubai???

[shaunylw]

That’s amazing. 25 times longer? I feel like bulbs now last a year or two so we are talking one light bulb purchase forever?!


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[Aquaholic_user]

Thats really cool! I've never seen a limited edition light bulb. I would still prefer the Phillips hue though just from the colors it can put out. Nice find!

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[Alexwwjd]

They look like a great deal. I think most of the electricity I use in my house comes from the AC, then appliances like microwave, iron and TV. Then all the lightbulbs.

[Lol-x]

Yes, these bulbs will last maybe 25 years +++.

The LED's are run under power, so they take much, much, much longer to ever burn out.

For example a standard 2watt Led bulb has 2 filaments which are run on 1watt each and you get 100-200 lumens. The Dubai Lamp has 8 filaments which run on 1/4watt each and you get 400 lumens.

Its an incredible power saving with greater lighting output.

[Lol-x]

Check this out:

[BNA/LION]

That's a bummer! This technology should be available everywhere. Thanks for sharing!

[rowdy3]

When light bulbs came out they would last for years. I mean 20 plus. The companies weren't making money though. So one night all of the ceo's got together and they thought why not make them last a few months and we can more money. The following year all of the new light bulbs lasted for 6 months. There's a light bulb in a california fire station that has been on since 1907.

[ttomczak]

Is there a difference. These have been around for a while.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart...oduct-overview

This 3-pack of 40-Watt Equivalent EcoSmart B11 candelabra base vintage filament LED light bulb is a stylish replacement for traditional incandescent bulbs - with all the benefits of LED technology. The color temperature of this light bulb is Soft White (2700K). These LED light bulbs are dimmable, have a clear all-glass exterior, and provides an omni-directional (360°) distribution of light. The EcoSmart LED 40-Watt equivalent decorative LED filament light bulb uses only 4-Watt of energy - that is a 90% savings over traditional lighting - and that means savings on your energy bill every month. These bulbs are rated for 90 CRI (color rendering index). The EcoSmart LED light bulbs are Indoor/Outdoor (wet rated) and able to be used in enclosed fixtures. The 15,000-hour lifespan and 5 year warranty makes these light bulbs a great choice for applications in your home and office. Start saving today with EcoSmart.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Is there a difference. These have been around for a while.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart...oduct-overview

This 3-pack of 40-Watt Equivalent EcoSmart B11 candelabra base vintage filament LED light bulb is a stylish replacement for traditional incandescent bulbs - with all the benefits of LED technology. The color temperature of this light bulb is Soft White (2700K). These LED light bulbs are dimmable, have a clear all-glass exterior, and provides an omni-directional (360°) distribution of light. The EcoSmart LED 40-Watt equivalent decorative LED filament light bulb uses only 4-Watt of energy - that is a 90% savings over traditional lighting - and that means savings on your energy bill every month. These bulbs are rated for 90 CRI (color rendering index). The EcoSmart LED light bulbs are Indoor/Outdoor (wet rated) and able to be used in enclosed fixtures. The 15,000-hour lifespan and 5 year warranty makes these light bulbs a great choice for applications in your home and office. Start saving today with EcoSmart.

Yes, the ones you linked are about half as bright and use 33% more power.


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[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Is there a difference. These have been around for a while.

You mean you actually got mains electricity supply in North Carolina

[Blansky]

I always found in the past before LEDs that if you had your lights on a dimmer and didn't run them full power they would run for years as well.

[Rashid.bk]

Interesting these look pretty cool, gonna look into picking up some of these next time I'm through Dubai.

[JasoninDenver]

The weak point in most LEDs I have bought over the past couple of years is shoddy construction. The base connector becomes loose and stops working or something causes the internal circuitry to fritz out. I have yet to get more than a couple years out of any LED even though there is no reason that they should not last 5+ years, as initially advertised. I have to agree that manufacturers are designing failure into their products.

[crew]

Originally Posted by rowdy3

When light bulbs came out they would last for years. I mean 20 plus. The companies weren't making money though. So one night all of the ceo's got together and they thought why not make them last a few months and we can more money. The following year all of the new light bulbs lasted for 6 months. There's a light bulb in a california fire station that has been on since 1907.

While I agree that that’s remarkable, what really kills lightbulbs is turning them off and on, especially incandescents. That sudden power surge to the filament is what wears them out. If you just leave a lightbulb on it will last much, much longer.

[Sweramic]

Anyone have them already? How much are they?

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by Sweramic

Anyone have them already? How much are they?

I'm guessing not that bad. Until you add in your airfare.

[Fleetlord]

lightbulb FOMO

[cornerstore]

Worlds longest running light bulb over a hundred years so far. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LmvdS3Rxw7I
Low energy bulbs can lead to higher overall energy costs in cold climates. Testing has shown no heat led and other new style low use energy bulbs lead to higher heating costs due to the loss of heat from incandescent type bulbs. I heated my well from freezing up in winter with a 60 watt bulb. Hot climates great savings, colder climates not so much.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Sweramic

Anyone have them already? How much are they?

Ask BR, I'm sure he has a warehouse full of them....

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Ask BR, I'm sure he has a warehouse full of them....

I was gonna say...we have a light pro here in the forum and he's yet to chime in.

[danbl68]

I gotta ask my uncle who lives there and see if he knows about this and ANY way possible to get some


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[Watchflair]

That’s incredible


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[singe89]

With current LEDs and the US and solar is it even worth the effort unless you have a 20,000 sq/ft house? The amount of kWh my lightbulbs use is minimal compared to other electrical appliances.

[77T]

This development of the Dubai bulb came about because millions of them would be needed due to the mandate to change every lamp to this design over a few years.

The GaAs chips are better, but Philips Dubai bulbs have average lifespan 25,000 hours while many other brands provide 50,000 hours.

And that only covers the LED itself. The power management segment is the Achilles heel. The drive electronics do fail sooner in real world uses where lights a switched on/off many times per day. LED bulb makers are beginning to state the number of switching cycles they’re expected to withstand. More like 3-5 year lifespans vs. the perceived 10+ years claimed on packaging.


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[JSolution]

very interesting

[ofelas]

Word.

Originally Posted by cornerstore

Worlds longest running light bulb over a hundred years so far. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LmvdS3Rxw7I
Low energy bulbs can lead to higher overall energy costs in cold climates. Testing has shown no heat led and other new style low use energy bulbs lead to higher heating costs due to the loss of heat from incandescent type bulbs. I heated my well from freezing up in winter with a 60 watt bulb. Hot climates great savings, colder climates not so much.