Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for Prime Time?

Software Advice, a website that reviews software for electricians, is hosting a survey on LED vs fluorescent tubes. Specifically, they want to know if LEDs will become a standard replacement for fluorescent tubes.

So many LED tubes...but not all are the same...

There has been much debate over this recently, especially among electrical contractors. Rightfully so. LEDs promise to be more energy efficient, less harmful to the earth and more economical in the longrun than traditional fluorescent tubes. Yet there are many experts who think the technology isn’t ready for “prime time.” LED tubes are more expensive up front and improvements still need to be made in the strength of the lighting.

What do you think? Have you used LED tubes as a replacement for fluorescents? Do you think they will take the spot of fluorescents in the future? Voice your opinion by taking the survey at: Are LED Fluorescent Tubes Ready for