Are those the bulb type of LEDs that I see on the shelf at lowe's, that you are using? If so, how do they line up against the LED panels everyone is using? How long have you been using them? I saw those while I was buying my spiral CFLs, but I didn't think they were the same type that people use for growing.
Hey, ya, they are household LEDs. I use several, CREE are the best in the industry atm, so I get CREE bulbs when possible.
Atm I use:
Philips 65W Equivalent Daylight (5000K) BR30 LED Flood Light Bulb x2
Cree 60W Equivaent Daylight (5000K) A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulb x8
Cree 65W Equivalent Soft White (2700K) BR30 Dimmable LED Flood Light Bulb x2
Cree 40W Equivalent Soft White (2700K) A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulb x2
Home Depot has an agreement with Cree, and the bulbs are cheaper with Home Depot than anywhere online or in stores. If you try them, hit up Home Depot. Cree has recently released some new 75w equiv bulbs and they are a little better, but still pricey.
I have used LED bulbs for two grows now, and I am very happy with them. The household bulbs function as CFLs would, they have to be close to the plants to be effective, but they put off a little less heat. The heat sink on the bulb still gets hot, but it's not as bad as the hot bulbs on CFLs. The bulbs themselves are coated with some material that keeps them from getting hot which is very nice. I typically veg with a Flood for the first week and then switch to 4x 5000k A19s over head. When the plant starts getting tall enough, I just side light with the rest as needed. I use some panel type LEDs for flowering, but I am gonna pick up more CREE 2700k Floods to side light with.
If you check the LED forum, there is a thread by a guy named Captain Morgan, he has a complete and impressive grow using only household LED and there is some great info there.
My equipment is a little off the beaten path, but it does well for my situation.