Thread: LED vs. Xenon
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      01-27-2014, 11:11 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by stefan View Post
Does anyone know the lifespan and expected replacement cost of LED lights? Is it just an LED bulb insert?

All I know is VVME sells Xenon on the cheap.. and that makes it pretty attractive for replacement still.
At least in architectural applications, LEDs are good for at least 40- 50,000 hours. So even if it's on 25,000 in a car, they'd essentially be lifetime. As with normal bulbs, output decreases gradually over time, though electronically they can pump the level back up is so designed. If the units are well designed, you should be able to replace just the circuit board/chips if there is a failure.
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