GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack
Customer Review: Bulbs not 60W equivalent
Summary: 1 Stars
These bulbs are not as bright as they claim. After switching to all CFLs I noticed right away that they were dim. This is compounded over time. My CFLs lost approximately 50% percent of their brightness in the first month. Before anyone questions this I should make you aware that this is the way fluorescent light bulb go out, they dim over time.
I have done research and found out the following:
1. Manufactures are overestimating the brightness of the bulbs.
2. Bulbs are approximately 50% dimmer then Incandescent equivalents.
EX: Incandescent 60W - 126 lux (126 lumen/square meter) CFL 12W ( 60W equivalent) - 77 lux (77 lumen/square meter) as measured by a light meter.
Don't get me wrong. I liked the idea of CFLs, longer life, lower electrical bills, and even though I am no tree hugger they are supposedly better for the environment.
But I now find myself buying more lamps to try to make the room bright enough to read. Does it really save energy if I replace one incandescent bulb with 10 CFLs?
Lets do the math.
1 x 60W bulb = 60W
10 x 13W CFL = 130W
Customer Review: Energy & electric bill saver!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this 6 pack of bulbs because the price was just to good to pass on. I had recently purchased some "smart bulbs" and paid a lot more for the 3 count pkg. I must admit I was a bit hesitant but upon receiving my electric bill I am convinced!! I have saved over $50.00 a month so far! I am looking forward to the continued savings. The bulbs put off great light for a fraction of the coat. Thank you, Amazon!!Customer Review: GE 60 watt energy smart
Summary: 4 Stars
Dealer is great...BUT... I hate these bulbs, slow to come to full brightness and very fragile, I broke 2 that were dropped at separate times on a carpet. These are what we are going to have to live with due to the environmental concerns so I guess we will have to make the best of itCustomer Review: General Electric 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack
Summary: 5 Stars
Great light from little bulbs. They cost a little more, but are well worth the price.Customer Review: Great bulb, no problems....
Summary: 4 Stars
I use these in most places throughout my house, and they do save money. I have not had any break, and they last a very long time, much longer than a regular bulb. This price is very good, and less than my local "wholesale" club. Also, you are doing a little extra to help the environment. Keep in mind that this is a fluorescent bulb and so cannot be put on a dimmer (there are some CFL's that are dimmable, just not this one). I find it takes just a few seconds for the bulb to come to full power in the cold and in the house it comes up like a regular bulb. One last note, the end of the bulb is not as rounded and may not fit in some fixtures. It is not much different, but worth noting for those rare fixtures. The last two are my reason for 4 stars. I would have been happier giving it 4.5 stars, but that isn't possible.
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