Cheap GE Lighting 47478 Energy Smart CFL 15-Watt (65-watt replacement)

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I bought 6 and they showed up in good shape and quickly. One died after 2 hours of use! They are an old design and take a long time to get going. Not what I expected. The new bulbs are much quicker that I buy at Home Depot etc.

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We recently moved into a condominium built by someone absolutely in love with can lights--literally dozens of them throughout the three floors of the unit with a 65W incandescent bulb in each and every one on move-in. We initially replaced the incandescent bulbs with these compact fluorescents, GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM 60 Watt Replacement 2 Packs of 8 Bulbs 16 Total Bulbs, and while we were very satisfied with how quickly they turned on, the color temperature, and the amount of light emitted, we didn't like the look of spiral CFL bulbs sticking out of the cans. We then bought these floodlight CFL bulbs to get the same light output and color temperature but in floodlight form. While they put out great light, it takes an extremely long time--often 60-90 seconds--for them to warm to full output; we joke that we have to turn on our lights and walk away for a few minutes so that they can "boot up." While the first generation of CFL bulbs behaved like this, CFL technology has advanced to the point where this is now absolutely unacceptable. For the cost premium (almost 500% more expensive per bulb vs. the spirals we initially installed), we expected much, much better and will not be purchasing these again when and if they burn out.

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i read other reviews after buying it and was therefore prepared to dislike this bulb. but instead, one of the things other viewers found annoying -the warmup to full strength -was delightful to me, especially turning on the light upon waking. nice to have it build gradually to full strenght. note that this is not the main light in the kitchen, just the one over the sink, in a corner.

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I replaced all of the flood lights in my kitchen and basement with these, and I'm very pleased with the light color and the brightness. They are brighter than the 65 watt incandescent I replaced them with, and the color is very natural. It does not feel fluorescent at all.

As other reviewers have said, they can take some time to warm up, but I only notice it for about 15-30 seconds. I am willing to pay that price for the excellent color and brightness these provide.

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I have 7 recessed lights in my kitchen, all with GE 15 watt energy bulbs. One burned out so I replaced it with this one. I've had these bulbs in for less than 4 years and in use 1-2 hours a day at most. I've been very disappointed with all of these energy efficient lights since I don't see any lasting up to 6 years as promised. Some of my incandescant bulbs outlive these. Oh well, we're forced to change so I'm left with no choice.