GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GE 13 Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb. Use original GE's Soft White when you need a light without glare and harsh shadows. Saves $36.00 in energy costs (Lasts 8 times longer than a 60 watt regular soft white bulb). Application: Table lamps, closet lights and standard applications. Base: Medium screw (E26). Bulb Type: T3. Initial Lumens: 825. Guaranteed to last 5 years based on 4 hours use per day at 120V. Electricity cost savings based on rated life of 8,000 hrs compared to eight 60 watt A19 Soft White bulbs (rated life 1,000 hrs). Energy savings based on 10c per kilowatt hour. Reliable starting to -10 degrees F (-23 degrees C). Lamp requires a short warm up period to reach full brightness.

Product Description

GE 13W Compact Floure. - 1 Pack

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RTSQBS
• Item model number: 97659
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,038 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bulb, no problems...., April 22, 2009

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Morley Dotes "morleydotes" (Flushing, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use these in most places throughout my house, and they do save money. I have not had any break, and they last a very long time, much longer than a regular bulb. This price is very good, and less than my local "wholesale" club. Also, you are doing a little extra to help the environment. Keep in mind that this is a fluorescent bulb and so cannot be put on a dimmer (there are some CFL's that are dimmable, just not this one). I find it takes just a few seconds for the bulb to come to full power in the cold and in the house it comes up like a regular bulb. One last note, the end of the bulb is not as rounded and may not fit in some fixtures. It is not much different, but worth noting for those rare fixtures. The last two are my reason for 4 stars. I would have been happier giving it 4.5 stars, but that isn't possible.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product., May 27, 2011

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dinyc "dinyc" (New York City, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had these in action so long I had forgot I had bought them.
After replacing every bulb in my home I have not changed any light in over a year. The light is plenty bright and not harsh.
That is real value.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bulbs - definite savings, April 21, 2009

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M. Claycomb (FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GE 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used these throughout the house to replace 40-60 watt incandescents. After converting these and the indoor floods to fluorescent, we are seeing 35-40 a month lower electric bills.