Mar 04, 2010 from The CaribouGroup
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GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM - 8 Pack - 60 watt ouput
Product Details
Minor Compact White bulbs
Uses about 13 watts of ardour
Contains 8 bulbs per bevy
Customer Reviews
Force savings? Yes, while they last
I bought two 8-packs at my shopping combine a couple of years ago. I needed them to replace 8 incandescent bulbs in the basement where, with the exception of the area where my home favour is located, I didn't need very bright lights. The second carton was bought for 'spares' and because they were on white sale at the time I made the purchase. Two years later, the spares carton has 3 bulbs left, indicating that 5 out of 8 have burned out. This tells me that the 5-years/8000 hours existence expectancy claim is wildly optimistic, to use a mild term.
My personal experience with these bulbs is as follows:
- the light they occasion - yellow, not very bright is more or less on par with what you get of a 60W incandescent, maybe a little less than a traditional 60W.
- they do save energy for as long as they last - allowed their short lifespan in my basement, not sure if they pay for themselves
- quality seems to be an issue - 5 out of 8 burned out before 2 years - all 8 subjected to about the same conditions (they all go on/off at the same era
- the claim of 8000 hours or 5 years life expectancy is clearly way off-base - perhaps GE should make their evaluate data available
- the Amazon price at the time I am writing this review is competitive with what I saw at my shopping cosh.
This may come close to comparing apples to oranges but I must say that I am very happy with the Feit Electric ESL40TN/D 42-Watt Concise Fluorescent High-Wattage Bulb, Daylight of which I am using 2 in the same basement, in my 'office' area and I bought 2 more a few months ago for the library. I paid a premium for them and I've only used them for a little less than one year at the time I write this (Feb. 2010) so the fact that none has burned out yet is not 'corroboration' but... time with tell.
I hesitate between 2 and 3 stars - 2 Amazon stars means 'I don't like it' vs. 3 stars message 'it's okay'. My generous nature wins this time and it's 3 stars but GE needs to seriously look into the 'rank' thing or these CFL may discourage some people from adopting replacing their incandescent bulbs with the more efficient fluorescents.
Enormous deal for my favorite energy-saving bulbs
My first fluorescent lights were bought in a nearby grocery store and I was very disappointed with the color tone (they were white like paper).
So I did my research and found out that these bulbs are lately your basic CFLs, at the 2700 kelvin temperature range. That means they're about the same shade as your basic unpretentious 60W incandescent bulb. A pale yellow white, not pure white (5100 Kelvin), or light of day (around 6300 Kelvin).
Changed all old bulbs in my studio apartment and the electric bill went down by ~$8.
2010-02-03
| Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5
Too extravagant for the short life span
I replaced almost every bulb in my business with these compact fluorescent bulbs. While they are quite pricey, I thought it would even out in the long run since they were supposed to last so much longer than conventional bulbs and also trim my electric bill. I did notice a slight difference in the electric bill, but these bulbs certainly don't last any longer than the conventional bulbs. In fact, half of them have burned out in less than a year! They weren't on dimmer switches either, fair-minded regular light fixtures. I also don't like that they take so long to go to full brightness. I have no window in my bathroom and with these bulbs, it was like having only a vespers all the time-light on for several minutes until they warmed up. Just did not like them at all.
2010-01-24
| V. Walker (Rochester, MN United States) | Helpful Votes: 3 | Rating: 1
GE 13 watt CFL bulbs
Have cast-off these for quite some time. Found the best price here compared to local stores. If the savings are as good as advertised I will be very cock-a-hoop. I would say that they are a great value for the money... BUY THEM, its worth it...
2009-10-16
| Wayne (N central WV) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5
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Jul 14, 2006 by don c | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
Can you please herald me the best light bulbs to use in my house? I have almost 60 lights in my new home and i don't know what kind of bulbs are best and the wattage i beggary! please help me with this!
60 lights--wow, you're flourishing to have a megalight bill unless you make most of them compact fluorescents (CFL). CFLs cost more to start with, but they last 7 times longer and use 1/4 of the energy. They are available in spirals, globes, spotlights, dimmables, and 3-way now. A company called EFI has some good CFL bulb choices.
Here's some popular guidelines: for bedside lamps, about 60W regular, or 13-15W CFL. For reading lamps, 75W-100W, or 20W CFL. For vivacious lighting in areas like the kitchen, you may want 100W regular or 20W-25W CFL.
But more important than Watts is lumens. Lumens determine you how much illumination you will get (how bright the light will be), but Watts is a measure of how much energy you will burn to get the light. In general, you'll get a better stock if you try to get the most lumens for the amount of Watts (sort of like miles per gallon in a car). You'll see that CFLs are much more thrifty when you're trying to get a lot of light for a little money. When you're shopping for bulbs, if you want a lot of light, choose a bulb with high-class lumens, and when choosing between bulbs with equal lumens, get the one that uses the fewest watts for that number of lumens. Again, the procure cost for a bulb that optimizes lumens per Watt may be more expensive, but over the lifetime of the bulb, you will more than get your money back with savings on ardour.
If you are going to use some bulbs outside, and you are considering CFLs, you will also need to check the temperature ratings for the bulbs. Some CFL bulbs can handle low temperatures, but others don't mount well when it's cold until they warm up for a few minutes.
Erika M | Jul 14, 2006
Watt?
Whatever you use, do not beat the maximum wattage allowed. Each lighting ficture should have a sticker, or some type of indication, that tells you what wattage to use.
Give Me a Break. | Jul 14, 2006
For routine lighting, try to stay around the 60Watt range. 100 is too bright for most circumstances, plus with 60 of them, you'll in effect feel it when the power bill comes in. My advice is to spend a little more and get the energy saver bulbs (they look like a miserly tube all twisted about), as they provide as might light as 60Watt bulb, but use less power.
trevor_brown | Jul 14, 2006
Most residential (decorative) light fixtures praise no more than 60 watts--That includes indoor flood bulbs (recessed in ceiling). Pay more and get the extra extended-life bulbs--alot less work.
overtheline | Jul 14, 2006
They're a dwarf spendy but use the GE Crystal clear bulbs. Not only are you getting natural yellow light but since the bulbs aren't frosted they give off more light. This means that where you familiar two 60 watt bulbs, you can now use two 40's and still light the room quite well. Saves energy and they just look cooler too.
rjohnson442000 | Jul 14, 2006
Depends on what rooms you're talking about and what quintessence of fixtures you have. In the kitchen you want lots of light, so if you only have a couple of light fixtures use 100-to-150-watt bulbs. For bathrooms, 60-watt or 75-watt bulbs will as usual do. If you have lamps, make sure you check them to see if they have a maximum wattage rating (I have a couple of 3-way lamps that have a maximal of 150 watts, so I use 50-100-150-watt 3-way bulbs). Lamps that you intend to use as a light source for reading should be at least 100 watts, but "accomplish" lamps can go as low as 25 watts, depending on the desired effect. If you have chandeliers, ceiling fans with light fixtures, or bantam light fixtures in hallways, you will probably need special bulbs. Best bet there is to take one of the bulbs out and take it with you to Lowe's or Home Depot to get replacements. In terms of name brand name, the most common are Philips, Sylvania, and GE. I've had good luck with Philips but GE bulbs seem to burn out quickly. No conception about Sylvania. Good luck!
sarge927 | Jul 14, 2006
60 lights--wow, you're growing to have a megalight bill unless you make most of them compact fluorescents (CFL). CFLs cost more to start with, but they last 7 times longer and use 1/4 of the energy. They are available in spirals, globes, spotlights, dimmables, and 3-way now. A company called EFI has some good CFL bulb choices.
Here's some unrestricted guidelines: for bedside lamps, about 60W regular, or 13-15W CFL. For reading lamps, 75W-100W, or 20W CFL. For lustrous lighting in areas like the kitchen, you may want 100W regular or 20W-25W CFL.
But more important than Watts is lumens. Lumens express you how much illumination you will get (how bright the light will be), but Watts is a measure of how much energy you will burn to get the light. In general, you'll get a better see to if you try to get the most lumens for the amount of Watts (sort of like miles per gallon in a car). You'll see that CFLs are much more competent when you're trying to get a lot of light for a little money. When you're shopping for bulbs, if you want a lot of light, choose a bulb with record lumens, and when choosing between bulbs with equal lumens, get the one that uses the fewest watts for that number of lumens. Again, the procurement cost for a bulb that optimizes lumens per Watt may be more expensive, but over the lifetime of the bulb, you will more than get your money back with savings on intensity.
If you are going to use some bulbs outside, and you are considering CFLs, you will also need to check the temperature ratings for the bulbs. Some CFL bulbs can handle low temperatures, but others don't produce well when it's cold until they warm up for a few minutes.
Erika M | Jul 14, 2006
my tip is -
try to demote the number of different size bulb fittings - all the different ones we have are a nightmare, small corkscrew, big screw, bayonet, reflector, spot.....
CFLs will save you a lot of money and time because they last a lot longer.
keni | Jul 14, 2006
I definately assent to about CFL bulbs-- Sam's club has them at a pretty good price-- I assume Costco does also. I have CFLs in every socket reachable-- and I have bulbs that have been on 24/7 for literally years. I get the 60 watt size that draw 14 watts-- I'm a light freaky and need LOTS of lumen/watts I had some clear bulbs that came with my new exterior lights-- they burned out in a episode of weeks-- so I put the CFLs outside on dawn to daylight settings and they are doing quite well.-- I'm beneficial and in the A/C season-- I'll be even more happy-
good luck
omajust | Jul 14, 2006
When light bulbs are connected in series why do the light bulbs get dimmer?
May 31, 2008 by I Ask Questions :D | Posted in Physics
When light bulbs are connected in series why do the light bulbs get dimmer?
When light bulbs are connected in correlation why do the light bulbs get brighter?
When they are connected in series, the widespread is required to go through both bulbs, and because of ohms law, the more resistance means the less current, and thus a less bright bulb (the bulbs add resistance). When they are it parrel, the accepted goes through both bulbs, and they are independent, which means that the resistance for each is just the resistance for one (and they don't have to 'share' the widespread), so the bulb is brighter.
-Just a note, when the current originally comes out of the battery (and goes back in it), the widespread is higher than if the bulbs were in series because the current that comes out is for both of the bulbs combined.
ushigley | May 31, 2008
How to change a light bulb on chandelier where bulbs are facing up?
Feb 11, 2009 by dimka448 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I stay in house with 2 story foyer. In that foyer I have a chandelier with few light bulbs that I need to change. The height is approximately 16 feet. The question is that the light bulbs are facing up so devises like light bulb changers with long poll will not work. Being on the on the second whip - it is closer to the chandelier but still out of reach. Anybody can suggest an effective solution on how to change a light bulbs in my case without hiring a contractor?
Any contractor who installed that tool is an idiot. I run into that problem and refuse to install something that cannot be serviced. If you do not have the safe eqpt to reach the bulbs then you shouldn't have a go it yourself.
That said, try this. Purchase one of those screw drivers that is flexible and can be used in any position. Jury rig this to your bulb changing fasten. The best bet is to change the fixture to one that is more suitable to the location and the problem is gone forever.
A witty idea -- switching to CFL bulbs -- is catching onModesto Bee, CABy Matthew Emerzian "I never wanted to put CFL light bulbs in my organization because I thought they were so ugly looking and they didn't seem to have natural light to them," said Kate Kalfagan of Direct Rock, Texas. Kate is not alone in her criticism of the Facts about CFL bulbs
Burglars take equipment, even light bulbs in Des Moines break-inDesMoinesRegister.com, IAPolice said they also took light bulbs from fixtures in the house at 1210 Garfield Avenue. Investigators said the residence has been vacant for some time and no one knows when the crime occurred. A garage door was forced open but nothing appears to be
RT : RT Not impressed by these so called extended-life 
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