When it comes to outdoor lighting and light bulbs it can be hard what type of bulb to use. There are three common types and they are, Incandescents, CFL's and LED. The chart below will show the advantages and disadvantages to each type.

 

COMPARING THE FEATURES OF LED,CFL AND INCANDESCENT BULBS

	LEDs	CFLs	Incandescent
Frequent on/ of cycling	no effect	shortens lifespan	some effect
Turns on instantly	yes	slight delay	yes
Durability	durable	fragile	fragile
Sensitive to temperature	no	yes	some
Sensitive to humidity	no	yes	some
Hazardous materials	none	5 mg mercury	none
Replacement frequency (35,000 - 50,000 HRS)	1	5	40+

 

As you can see using a LED light buld is the best solution for your outdoor lighting needs. There is no effect on the bulb in cold weather and it has the longest life span. This will create a mantainece free fixture for many years to come.