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  • Dyf_Tfh@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    So far i have never replaced any LED bulbs, and the oldest ones i have are 15+ years old.

    LED strips though, where a single dead led can bring down the whole strip, are absolutely a non sensical idea.

    • kozy138@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Well I’ve replaced over 10 in like 3 years. They can get much hotter than incandescent, which can damage the internal circuitry. Perhaps personal experience isn’t the best gauge of reliability