Feit Electric BPESL15T/BLB 13-Watt Compact Fluorescent Twist Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Black Light Blue
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Feit Electric BPESL15T/BLB 13-Watt Compact Fluorescent Twist Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Black Light Blue
Customer Review: Cures UV epoxies well
Summary: 4 Stars
After a couple other UV bulbs had failed to cure my two-part epoxy even as fast as the sun on a rainy day, I followed a friend's recommendation and bought the Feit. It cured the epoxy in a couple of minutes, exactly as required. The recommended UV cure light system was going to cost almost $1000; the Feit fits into any incandescent lamp and works almost as well for almost $990 less.
I'm not sure what else you use these things for, but this will definitely stay on top of my list for UV adhesive curing.
Customer Review: Does the job
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought two of these at home depot. Not sure what others problems are but they work well as long as the room is dark. While they don't work as well as a traditional tube black light, they do a sufficient job getting whites and neon colors to glow. They're a great alternative to the expensive tubes that conveniently screw into a traditional incandescent slot.Customer Review: Great for Halloween decorations
Summary: 4 Stars
I got 3 of these for exterior lighting around Halloween and they look great. They give off the real ultraviolet light that makes the whites glow unlike incandescent bulbs. The only reason i did not give this a 5 Star is because of price per bulb.Customer Review: Great while it lasted!
Summary: 3 Stars
My wife and I loved the effect of this bulb, while it lasted. It was much brighter than any other black light (intended for consumers) we'd seen in the past. Unfortunately, it burnt out within about a month of light use (a few minutes a day).
It may have just been a faulty bulb, but considering the high price (for a single bulb, anyway), I'd expect better quality control.
Customer Review: Something's not right here
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm reading all these positive reviews and saying to myself, Something's not right here. I bought one of these and it DOES NOT work well. Sure, if you compare it to an "incandescent bulb," which too many other reviewers suspisciously do, it is marginally better. But if you compare it to a full size black light fluorescent tube, this CF version is sorely lacking. This bulb, used with or without a shade, does not make white, like your teeth or on your clothes, glow brightly. It only marginally makes bright colors pop. The black light effects are not obvious; you have to really look for them. If you think you're going to use these at a party and everyone freaks out, forget it. I think the problem is the bulb is too bright. You would think it makes sense that a fluorescent light, even in CF form, would make black light work better, but it is a poor substitution for "real" black light fluorescent tubes.