Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
by Globe Electric
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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: 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.
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: Good lightbulb. Poor packaging.
Summary: 3 Stars
Two out of ten of these lightbulbs that I ordered were broken in the packaging. Amazon just threw them in a box and put a bunch of those air bags on top. I had to repackage the broken bulbs and send them back. Pathetic. Oh, by the way, The lightbulbs that weren't broken work very nicely. However, I won't buy lightbulbs from Amazon again.Customer Review: Good light awkward size and shape
Summary: 3 Stars
The strength and quality of the light is very good but the size and shape of the bulb make it very difficult to find a fixture where it can be used.Customer Review: Over-priced
Summary: 2 Stars
I thought I was buying THREE(3) bulbs; I got one.
Bite myself, eh?