Plugging in something like an antique radio to see if it works is a good way to have a bad time, because some old components don’t age well. For vintage electronics, inspection and repair are steps ...

That means inside every LED bulb are tiny circuit components -- and their soldered contact points -- which are far more vulnerable than the diode itself. The Lighting Research Center of the Rensselaer ...

A big bulb doesn’t mean big light output: This dim unit trades brightness for a rock-bottom price tag. You aren’t misreading the chart below: With just 180 lumens of power, the OORT SmartLED is by far ...

Modern LED lights come with big promises: they'll save energy, include smart features and last for years without burning out. But in reality, that last part doesn't always hold up. After testing and ...

The Sylvania Ultra-LED 100W LED20A21/DIM/0/827 is part of the Lightbulbs test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Lightbulbs models like the Ultra-LED 100W LED20A21/DIM/0/827 are rated on ...

If you work on old equipment, you know that there’s always that tense moment when you first plug it in and turn it on. No matter how careful you have been, there’s some chance your garage sale find is ...