FIRST Green e-watt saver
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800 lumen bulb to replace a 60w incandescent |
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FIRST announces the introduction of 2nd generation FIRSTGreen e-watt saver LED light bulbs.
Two bulbs are offered: an 800 lumen bulb to directly replace a 60w incandescent bulb and a 450 lumen version to replace a 40w incandescent bulb. Both bulbs offer these features:
- Dimmable to 5% light output.
- Omni-directional.
- Warm White 2700K color temperature
- 25,000-hour life equal to 22.8 years when used three hours per day
- 5-year warranty period
- North American Product: designed and tested in Florida, manufactured in Mexico.
The suggested retail price is $15 for the 40w replacement and $26 for the 60w replacement. These prices include any sales tax. FIRST teams raise funds by earning profit on each e-watt saver sold. The e-watt saver is UL-listed in the U.S. and Canada. e-watt saver is also approved by the FCC.
The 2nd generation FIRST Green e-watt saver LED light bulbs are designed by Lighting Science Group based in Florida. The bulbs are manufactured in Monterrey, Mexico.
Energy cost is only $1.02 per year for the 40w replacement and $1.63 per year for the 60w replacement when used 3 hours per day, with an expected life of 22.8 years. Lighting Science will provide a limited warranty for five years. Information about obtaining a warranty replacement can be found at: http://www.lsgc.com/warranty-usfirst/.
FIRSTGreen e-watt saver bulbs are now available through your local teams. For information on how to purchase an e-watt saver bulb from a FIRST team near you, visit www.usfirst.org/firstled or contact: e-watt@usfirst.org.
