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Globe 48526 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack
 
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Globe 48526 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack

by Globe Electric
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)


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Product Specifications
Size:4 Pack
Color:Soft White
Item Package Quantity:4
Certification:Energy Star
Item Dimensions
Length:5.55 inches
Width:5.79 inches
Height:4.21 inches

Technical Details

  • This 23-watt CFL is equivalent to a 100-watt regular incandescent bulb but uses less energy, and helps protect the environment
  • The compact size fits most fixtures that require a standard medium base regular incandescent bulb
  • Meets Energy Star guidelines for increased energy efficiency
  • Lifespan runs from 8,000-10,000-hours and will outlast 8-10 regular incandescent bulbs
  • Globe Enersaver bulbs are warranted to last 5 years; if it fails before that time, we will replace it

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Light up your home with Globe Enersaver bulbs and save in energy costs. With a growing concern for reducing energy consumption, Globe's compact fluorescent bulbs are a must in every home. CFLs use approximately 70% less energy than incandescent bulbs and produce the same light output. One CFL bulb lasts from 8,000 to 10,000 hours or up to 10 years. This saves you money in energy costs and bulb purchases when compared to regular incandescent bulbs.

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Five Tips for Buying Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are energy-saving replacements for incandescent light bulbs. Below you will find information to assist you in choosing the right bulb.

How do incandescent bulbs and CFLs compare?
Incandescent bulbs produce light by passing electricity through a small wire filament, heating it until it glows. Compact fluorescent lamps use an efficient chemical reaction to produce light, which requires 66%-75% less electricity to produce the same light output as a comparable incandescent bulb. CFLs are also cooler than incandescent bulbs and last considerably longer. CFLs are available in the familiar range of styles and colors to suit different applications, including standard round, candelabra, flood, track, three-way, dimmable, indoor, and outdoor.

What are the different base types of compact fluorescent bulbs?
CFLs are available in three base types: screw base, pin base, and GU24.

  • Screw base bulbs, which have the familiar Edison screw socket, are the type used to replace existing incandescent bulbs. Simply swap out the old incandescent bulb for your new CFL and save significant energy costs. 
  • Pin-base CFLs have small plastic bases with two or four pins and are designed to be used with separate ballasts mounted in fixtures designed for pin-base CFLs.
  • The GU24 socket and base system is designed to replace the Edison socket and base in energy efficient lighting fixtures to match the newest ENERGY STAR requirements. Fixtures that use GU24 bulbs are designed to avoid backward compatibility with screw base bulbs, guaranteeing higher energy efficiency.

How long do the bulbs last?
CFLs can last 8,000 to 15,000 hours depending on quality while incandescent bulbs typically last 750 to 1,000 hours.

What types of lighting can I get with CFLs?
While many people are familiar with the bluish-white flicker of a hospital hallway illuminated by old-style 48-inch fluorescent bulbs, in fact a broad range of colors are available. The common colors range from a "soft white", to a medium white to a "daylight" color that has more blue and less yellow. Additionally, a range of novelty colors are available (red, black, green, etc.) including yellow, which is ideal for outdoor lighting as it does not attract insects. For indoor lighting of living spaces, choose a cooler temperature light, while for garages or work areas use the brighter and bluer daylight CFLs which cast a wider area of illumination. If you are using a dimmable fixture, you will need to purchase a CFL specifically designed for dimming; standard CFLs do not have that function.

How do I dispose of CFLs?
Some municipalities allow for regular trash disposal while others require disposal at a hazardous waste facility, or recycling facility. Contact your local waste collection service or municipality for the policy in your area.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5.8 x 4.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000GBIVVS
  • Item model number: 48526
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,273 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
  This Product Is ENERGY STAR® Qualified
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54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK, February 10, 2007
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mbowes (Round Rock, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Globe 48526 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)
These work pretty well, but they are MASSIVE. They're probably an inch and a half longer than a regular lightbulb and thicker as well.

Depending on what you're going to use these for, you need to keep their size in mind. If you are wanting to replace regular bulbs in an enclosed fixture with a globe or dome, for example, be sure there is plenty of space in there before you buy these.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Work but aren't ideal, January 17, 2007
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J. Hubbard (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Globe 48526 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)
I ordered these bulbs because I wanted to replace the bulbs in my overhead lights fixtures (which take little bulbs with regular-sized bases). The first thing I noticed is that despite being "mini" these bulbs are actually pretty large -- at least twice, if not three times, the size of chandelier bulbs. Unlike the other compact fluorescent light bulbs I own (I think I have the Sylvania brand), these ones emit a faint hum and take a second to turn on. They are also not as bright as the other "100 Watt equivalent" bulbs I own, which also take 23W.

On the positive side, they DO work (I don't know about the comparable lifespan), and they're cheaper than the Sylvania brand (I pay $5 each at the grocery store).
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Work Quite Well, August 19, 2007
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This review is from: Globe 48526 23-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White, 4 Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)
These bulbs basically work as expected. The light is pretty warm and near indistinguishable from that of an incandescent bulb. Like all compact fluorescents, these take a few seconds to "warm up" to maximum brightness, but they turn on instantly. Besides the substantial energy savings and longer lifespan, these bulbs produce much less ambient heat than incandescents, meaning they aren't fighting my air conditioner if I'm trying to cool my apartment, and the metal shade of my bedside lamp stays cool to the touch.
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