Panasonic EFA14E28 GEN IV Collection 14-Watt Pear Shape Compact Fluorescent Lamp

by Panasonic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Pansonic Energy Efficient long lasting compact fluorescent lamp suitable for indoor / outdoor operation. Replaces standard incandescent 120V light bulbs. Over 70%-75% saving energy cost compared to standard incandescent bulb and 10,000 hours long life compared to 1,000 hours of standard incandescent bulb. Available in two designer color: Warm Color or Cool Color. Energy Star Standard. Note: Not suitable for use with dimming circuit, sensor, or photocell devices.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 2.4 x 4.8 inches ; 3.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008BKXI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: EFA14E28
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #376,578 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These are great! Awesome!!, July 25, 2004

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MikeB "MikeB" (Gilroy, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic EFA14E28 GEN IV Collection 14-Watt Pear Shape Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Instant on, no warm up time for the light. Does not flicker. Does not generate heat. Looks like a regular light bulb. Uses 75% less energy then standard bulbs. Last 10X longer then regular lights. You can get them in warm yellow light or white light. What more could you want???? These kick ass! I use them everywhere in my house that has a light socket, even in the garage door opener. I have cut my electric bill in half!!!! Will buy more in the future, but not for 5-10 years cause these last forever!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-so performance after a year of use. Uses to avoid., August 15, 2006

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J. W. Lindelien - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic EFA14E28 GEN IV Collection 14-Watt Pear Shape Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Tools & Home Improvement)

Executive summary: don't expect the claimed 10,000 hours lifespan, al least if you live in a warm southern climate like mine. Investment return is questionable...your results may vary, and savings, if any, of course depends on the cost of your power.

When new these are generally very nice bulbs that have a pleasing color temperature and color spectrum closely similar to incandescents. I've run about 30 of them for a year, and have found they get gradually dimmer--in about 40% of cases too dim to continue to operate--after just one year (3000 hrs.; about 8 hrs. per day). The color shifts to pinkish in most cases.

Also do not use these in fixtures that hug the white (electronics) portion of the bulb too snugly, or fixtures like glass globes that prevent all air flow and thus, cooling. The bulb's own operating heat kills its electronics in a couple months in that sort of fixture.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Efficient, soft light, October 19, 2005

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Jakester - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic EFA23E28S GEN IV Collection 23W Compact Fluorescent Lamp (Pear Shape) (Tools & Home Improvement)

This light bulb delivers what it says it will, which is soft light while using less energy. The interesting thing about this light is that it brightens slowly as opposed to instant bright like a regular light bulb. It takes about 5-10 seconds for the light to reach full brightness. I'm assuming this powerup process will also extend the life of the bulb but that remains to be seen. Very satisfied with this bulb.