I purchased several of the two pack lights they sold and sent the wife back for more. Anywhere you don't have a dimmer these are a great choice.
Phillips other bulbs that are slim and flat won't fit in some fixtures because they are too wide for the glass globes to fit over the widest points. This newer (and less expensive) version does fit because it is nearly the exact shape of a standard incandescent bulb.
$45 plus taxes run about $2.60 a bulb. Based on HD website, anual cost $1.02 on average 3hr/day that $ .11/kwh...vs dollar tree $.50 13w=60w equivalent CFL a bulb, that would run $2.04/yr base on 3hrs/day theory. So I'm saving $1.02 a year over LED. :lol:
I get the 3 pack sunbeam 75 watt bulbs at dollar tree. Still saving a $1.02 annually isn't significant enough. I'd burn the dollar in gas driving to Home Depot.
holding out for this price range on floodlight bulbs tolerant of recessed lighting fixtures/heat. Don't think it'll ever happen due to the silver for the reflector and larger heatsink needed. Granted, those material costs are probably under $1 but even regular incan floods can cost more than this.
These bulbs are a better choice than CFL bulbs because CFL bulbs are not well suited for frequent on/off situations, they take time to warm up to full brightness, and contain mercury. Also a plus, these bulbs are noticably brighter than the incandescent bulbs I replaced. True, these are not dimmable, but most bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and outdoor lights are not on dimmers.
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Phillips other bulbs that are slim and flat won't fit in some fixtures because they are too wide for the glass globes to fit over the widest points. This newer (and less expensive) version does fit because it is nearly the exact shape of a standard incandescent bulb.
Pretty slick!!
In theory the capacitor(s) inside are probably only rated for 3000 to 5000 hours. They don't want you to know that.
I don't wanna change from the dollar store bulbs without significant electrical cost reduction.
http://earthtechling.com/2011/10/the-mercury-myth-how-much-mercury-do-cfls-actually-contain/
Thank you!