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Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
 
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Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White

by Globe Electric
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Price: $12.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
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Product Specifications
Brand :Globe Electric
Assembled Height :6.46 inches
Assembled Length :4.72 inches
Assembled Width :7.72 inches
Item Package Quantity:1
Color :Soft White

Technical Details

  • Soft white color provides glare free light and a warm ambience
  • As an Energy Star certified product these bulbs meets Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency
  • A 40-watt CFL is equivalent to a 150-watt regular incandescent bulb. It uses less energy, and helps protect the environment. Depending on your kWh rate, you will enjoy significant dollar savings per bulb
  • The lifespan of one Globe Enersaver bulb is 6,000 hours and will outlast 6 regular incandescent bulbs
  • Globe Enersaver bulbs are warranted to last 5 years

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Light up your home with Globe 0784001 40-Watt (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent) Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulbs and save in energy costs. With a growing concern for reducing energy consumption, Globe's line of compact fluorescent lighting is growing in popularity. With compact fluorescent light bulbs you can save money by switching from incandescent bulbs. 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.

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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: 4.7 x 7.7 x 6.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000GBBUGQ
  • Item model number: 784001
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,746 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes


 

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, crisp, economic, but not cold., February 28, 2007
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This is exactly what I needed. A bright, economical light bulb that would keep me awake for hours and diminish the eyestrain while I work on my computer all night, but without the cold, hospital-like blueish-white tint of other fluorescent light bulbs.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Bright - Also Very Tall, June 12, 2007
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This review is from: Globe 0784001 40-Watt Compact Fluorescent Reader Bulb (150-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White (Tools & Home Improvement)
This bulb is very bright and works great in the garage, but it is also very tall. It may not fit or it may stick up above standard laps/floor laps or other light fixtures.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Shop Around, August 7, 2008
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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.
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