Globe 4860201 13-Watt Ultra-Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Globe 4860201 13-Watt Ultra-Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack
Customer Review: Not bad, but the expense versus real life is totally false.
Summary: 2 Stars
The problem with these, and all the compact flourescents on the market is that the advertising hype and the environmental PR is way off. I would be ALL FOR THESE if the promises were true - that you'll buy less bulbs, thus throw away less, and you won't add to the waste in our world.
Unfortunately, there are a few problems. Mainly, the life of every brand I've tried is way shorter than advertised. Often, the life is exactly the same if not just a little bit longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
Besides the fact that these bulbs DO contain Mercury, which is in no way recyclable, you are spending way more and not helping our environment at all.
Yes, they consume less energy. A 13 watt bulb for example, is supposed to be as bright as a 60 watt incandescent. But really, the difference in your bill and energy consumption won't be noticed at all on your bill. The resulting addition to the waste dump of Mercury, is far worse then lowering your wattage consumption.
The other factor to consider is the 3-5 minute time it takes for the bulb to gain it's best brightness. When you turn it on, its very dim, then takes a bit to really light up. This build up means you might need to turn on the light EARLIER than you normally would, in order to get the light you need. So, you aren't saving wattage at all unless you can deal with the initial dim light. (Ladies, forget about makeup until these things are really humming).
Hopefully LED bulbs, that don't have these problems, will come along in technology and price soon, and we will have a real alternative. Until then, skip these.
Customer Review: Not good...
Summary: 1 Stars
I currently have these bulbs, but yet I received an email from a family member letting me know that these bulbs contain mercury, very dangerous. If dropped you have to go through specific directions to clean it up as well as disposal if they do go out.
I won't be buying anymore, even though they do last a long time. :( I'm too clumsy to worry about the mercury.
Customer Review: OVER Priced
Summary: 2 Stars
This item is over-priced. One can get this product at big box stores such as CostCo for about half this price. Less on bargain days. Shop around. Don't settle for high prices.Customer Review: Overrated brightness level
Summary: 3 Stars
The light output seems more equivalent to a 40 watt incandescent bulb than the advertised 60 watt bulb light output.Customer Review: Perfect for vanity lights
Summary: 5 Stars
I got these to go in the vanity lights over our mirror in the master bath, hoping they would be cooler on hot summer mornings than the regular bulbs, and they're great! Their light is more neutral, which helps in make-up choices, and they don't radiate heat like having six 60-watt bulbs do, so I can blow dry without the room getting too warm. The energy savings is just icing on the cake!