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Somehow, the idea that LED bulbs run hotter than other types has permeated common knowledge. I’ve heard everyone, from electricians to people in Home Depot to John Siracusa, stating it as either fact or hearsay. Given that they use much less power than other bulb types to produce equivalent amounts of light, this never made a lot of sense to me.

Here’s actual data and thermal images that clearly disprove this myth.