Light Bulb Frosted Full Spectrum (60 Watt) 1 Count

by Chromalux

Product Description

Benefits of Chromalux® full spectrum light bulbs ? Full spectrum lighting for bright and vivid colors ? Full spectrum lighting for visual acuity and comfort ? Full spectrum lighting improves readability ? Full spectrum lighting reduces eye strain ? Full spectrum lighting creates a relaxing environment Chromalux® light bulbs are made of special composition glass that is not colored or coated, but instead contains neodymium, a rare earth element used in lasers. This earth element is able to absorb yellow and other dulling components of the spectrum. As a result, the light is purified, allowing the values of violet, blue, green, and red components to be strengthened, without producing an imbalance of one color over another. Due to its chromatic balance and color discriminating qualities, Chromalux® full spectrum light bulbs produce glare free light that helps you concentrate longer with increased visual acuity and greater comfort. Chromalux® full spectrum light bulbs reduce eye stress and create a pleasing, colorful, and relaxing environment that enhances people's sense of well being.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0013AFSSU
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,544 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #7 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Light Bulbs > Specialty Light Bulbs > Full-Spectrum Bulbs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice light, April 15, 2006

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David Linzer (New York) - See all my reviews
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These bulbs give off a nice, relaxing light that is easy on the eyes. Some things to keep in mind with these bulbs:

Chromalux bulbs are really a normal light bulb that has glass that absorbs certain colors to create a balanced, low glare, high contrast light. Great for reading. But since it is absorbing some of the light, they are not as bright. About 2/3 the light of a stamdard bulb of the same wattage. So a 100 watt Chromalux is about as bright as a 60 watt bulb. A 60 watt Chromalux is quite dim, like a 40 watt bulb, not really bright enough to light up a 10x10 room properly.

Also, the absorbed light is given off as heat. Therefore, they do get noticably hotter than standard bulbs. Best to have a ceramic (not plastic) base, and nothing near the bulb that can burn or melt.

Still, a great bulb anyplace you are going to be doing a lot of reading or detail work.

For general lighting, especially for lights you leave on a lot, I would recommend full-spectrum compact fluorescents. Look for one with a color temperature in the general area of 5000-6000K, and a CRI (color rendition index) of >80. You get a lot of light with very little electricity, and the quality of light is quite good.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars natural light for your tasks, March 7, 2006

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V. Eckholm - See all my reviews
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I have been using these bulbs for about 10 years. The full spectrum light is great for painting, and reading. I also believe it improves my mood, during the winter bahs.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your money's worth, September 11, 2009

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Edward E. Rom (Mankato, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light Bulb Frosted Full Spectrum (60 Watt) 1 Count

The other reviewers mention the nice light this bulb gives off, and talk a little about how it is different from other bulbs. The feature they didn't mention is that they are very long-lasting; on the box it says "Average 5000 Hours," and I believe it. I don't change light bulbs very often at all, which makes them worth the higher price. I recommend these highly.