Great Value LED Light Bulb, 9W (65W Equivalent) BR30 Floodlight Lamp E26 Medium Base, Dimmable, Soft White, 8-Pack

I live in northern Michigan and run my home primarily off grid through a combination of wind and solar energy production. I have a lean - to next to my barn where I keep my outdoor equipment and it previously had some 19 Watt Great value LED lamps in there. I changed over to these 14 watt LED flood lights and they work much better. They cast the light where I need it and I'm saving 15 watts every time I turn the lights on. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I have to monitor my power usage very carefully and every watt counts. They're rated for damp locations and produce 1400 lumens.

As a senior citizen my goal was to replace all of the light bulbs in my house with the longer-lasting LED bulbs. I wasn't sure if I wanted soft white or a different type so I am still experimenting. At present the soft white bulbs seem perfectly adequate. I don't pay too much attention to the claim of a nine year life as this is dependent on too many factors but I have found LED bulbs last longer than older models. LED bulbs reduce the need to get up on a step ladder to replace bulbs and that is an enormous plus with my recessed lighting. The 8 watt bulbs are good in an arrangement with other recessed lights providing plenty of light. I have had very good luck with Great Value products from Walmart and I anticipate these new bulbs will provide good service.