Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
Customer Review: Great bulb, just check where you want to use it
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using this bulb for months now and it works like a charm. It's bright, white and silent. The only thing to keep an eye out for, as others have mentioned, is it's size. It hasn't been a problem in my case; just make sure that where you want to use it has plenty of room for the bulb. It extends ~16cm (~6.5") beyond the socket.Customer Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
We have slowly been replacing all of our bulbs as they burn out and have been very pleased with the quality and cost efficency of the new bulbs. We are seeing a significant decrease in our electric bill after replacing about twenty bulbs in the house.Customer Review: Over-priced
Summary: 2 Stars
I thought I was buying THREE(3) bulbs; I got one.
Bite myself, eh?
Customer Review: Shop Around
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm totally in favor of saving energy and the environment using compact fluorescent bulbs, but I can't recommend this particular one. It supposedly delivers the lumens of a150 watt bulb, which is a lot for a compact florescent, but unfortunately, I found this 40 watt model only slightly brighter than the 23 watt models (100 equivalent) from GE and Sylvania. Also, it is very large -- it wouldn't fit in two of my standard lamps. It is a compact, but you need to look for a compact "mini twist" to fit a typical living room lamp with a shade. Also, the light is rather yellow, even for a compact florescent. So far I have been most happy with Sylvania and GE products. I would try those first.Customer Review: Shorter than expected lifespan, a bit pricey
Summary: 3 Stars
My home office happens to be in the basement, meaning that lights are on in the basement 8-12 hours every day. I was so happy, last year, when I purchased a few of the 40-Watt (that shine like a 150-Watt) bulbs because they really brightened my life without making me feel too guilty about wasting resources.
Sadly, and surprisingly, these bulbs did not last. Of the 4 bulbs I bought a little more than a year ago, during a good sale event, 3 have died already. The packaging on these fluorescent bulbs usually mentions 'longer life' an advantage. It's not the case with these. Due to their high price and their short lifespan I am using the 23-Watt (100 Watt-like) equivalent flourescents that can be had for a fraction of the price (come in six-packs) and even seem to last longer. I do wish that the 150-Watt-like bulbs were of a higher quality or were sold for a more reasonable price because I could certainly use them.
I have no choice but to take away 2 stars for their surprisingly short lifespan (bad workmanship?) and for the unreasonably high price. My recommendation: until both price and quality improve, you're better off with the 23-Watt (that are 100-Watt-like) six-packs.