Was looking at some of the ~3000K (I think 24w) PAR38 spotlights at Lowe's and Home Depot earlier today and was wondering if anyone was using them? I was considering potentially replacing the current 40w lamps I have on my screen now which work well for me, but don't last long and are prone to moisture damage. That would also do away with the bulky reflectors, allowing a lot more room in my sump. I glanced at the luminosity and found that they are a good bit dimmer in overall output, but they are a much more focused light source. So, for those that have used them, are they worth it, do they last a good while and are the growth results reasonably comparable? If not, what are good, reasonably affordable alternatives (that don't involved DIY, heatsinks, etc.). I don't have the time to devote to DIY at the moment, as it would otherwise be a viable option.
Oh, and a disclaimer: pease excuse any ignorance on my part about LEDs in advance, as I've honestly never worked with LEDs directly until now.
Thanks