Liquid-Cooled LED Bulbs Ready for Summer
Switch Lighting’s LED bulbs have similar technical specs to its competitors, but the startup is counting on clever design and good looks to stand out in a crowded field.
The company plans to make its first three general-purpose light bulbs available this summer to lighting distributors and today is expected to introduce a three-way bulb and a 240-volt bulb for markets outside the U.S.
Its first bulbs are replacements for 40-watt, 60-watt, and 75-watt incandescent lamps. Costing between $40 and $50, they are primarily aimed at commercial customers. Switch Lighting is also working on a less expensive consumer-oriented line due next year, according to a company executive.
Switch Lighting’s design puts the LED light sources in the upper part of the lamp and allows for the same even light distribution and similar look as incandescent bulbs. (Credit: Switch Lighting)
These look very interesting, but I’m not sure how many people are going to be willing to pay $40 or more for a light bulb. These bulbs would have to last a very long time in order to recoup the purchase price.
