Archive for June, 2009

GTC Compact Flourescent bulb – 13 watt

A nice very small CFL. It claims 2700K, and is nice and warm. Should fit in most fixtures. Does not mention enclosed spaces, so I would probably not use it inside a closed space.

GTC CFL review

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GE CFL inside a Bulb Review 15 Watts

OK, it looks like a lightbulb, and is totally enclosed in glass. No more dusting bugs out of your spiral bulb.

The good – nice clean design, good color (it’s warm, and 2700K, and has good color. You won’t notice it in a lamp. It claims a 5-yr or 8000 hr life. Seems to pull about 13 watts.

The slow – the package says it starts slowly, and it does.  For a light that goes on and off alot, like a closet, you won’t like it. You can watch the tube slowly brighten from the base up.

enclosed cfl bulb

As you can see, it is very small, and will probably fit in just about any fixture.

I did not see reference to use in enclosed fixtures, so I’d probably avoid that.

Great bulb. Good color. Use it in a place that stays lit for a while at a time.

GE CFL Review of bulb inside bulb

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Review of OttLite HD 100 watt replacement CFL

The OttLite is a brand I’d not seen, and decided to try a bright white CFL. I’ve had some requests for reviews of whiter color bulbs or daylight bulbs.

Overall – it’s very white and looks to be a 100 watt replacement. It claims to be instant on, and is. It claims to use 25 watts, and on my killawatt, it reads 22 watts. Package claims 8000 hrs. Box indicates a 1-year warranty.

ottlite cfl review

Good Bulb for your office or reading chair, but not the living room or dining room.

The light reminds me of the new LED Christmas lights. During the day, it’s fine, at night, it’s kind of odd – like a huge LCD computer screen light.

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