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<p> It is quite true that the common T1 LED is very directional and don't do well in structure lighting. </p><p>However, the newer Surface Mount LEDs are great for structures. Their "top hat" shape make them easy to mount in places you can't put T1's or some incandsescents. They diffuse light nicely, almost as well as an incandescent bulb, and light a struture's rooms quite realistically. </p><p>The main drawback is soldering the wires to the small pads on the back - something that takes a steady hand (and a magnifying glass) but once you get the hang of it, it's east enough. (I'm 59 and don't have great eyesight and manage it.)</p><p>Here's a pic of my Hercules plant, lighted entirely with LEDs.</p><p>[img]http://www.ironpeng.com/pics/herc_ph1_04.jpg[/img]</p><p>My favorite is a "frosted white" that mimics flourescent light, but the lens can be tinted with a Sharpie to almost any color or shade you want. I tint them a yellowish orange for house lights, use them straight for commercial lighting.</p><p>Mike Tennent</p>
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