A Bright Future
December is nearly upon us and the holiday season is in full-swing. My tabletop Christmas tree is sitting on my dining room table and I purchased a set of new LED Christmas lights, which were promptly strung in my bedroom and kitchen windows. I can smell the power savings already.
Actually, these LED lights are pretty spiffy. Besides the obvious benefits of less power usage and a lower electric bill, they appear to be much more vibrant than the traditional incandescent lights. A good comparison would be automobile brake lights. The incandescents on a regular car are bright, yet soft, while the LED tail lights on a higher-end vehicle are almost piercing. The LED lights also run far cooler due to their reduced power consumption. The downside is that the strand of lights seems to have some kind of inline resistor, which does get slightly warm. It also the clunkiest thing on the entire strand (comparable to a C-size battery) and can be a challenge to hide when decorating.
Overall, I’m happy with my purchase. I’ll probably save a few dollars on my December energy bill, while providing seasonal merriment for all my neighbors.
I was wondering what that bright reflection in the night sky was over your way. At first, I thought it was the glow of a power plant or a nuclear reactor. Alas, it was just your Christmas decorations.
Falalalala, Mr.Christmas!