11 WATT GU10 JDR CFL/27K SUPRA LIFE 10,000 HOUR GU10 BASE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB WARM TONE REPLACES GU10 HALOGEN BULBS

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GU10 BASE 11 WATT JDR MR16 TYPE COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB REPLACES A 35 WATT HALOGEN OR INCANDESCENT AND LASTS 10,000 HOURS WITH A WARM WHITE COLOR TONE - Innovative GU10 lighting technology allows any fixture with a GU10 socket to accept any light bulb wth a GU10 base connector. The benefit of GU10 technology means fixtures are not limited to the light source they were manufactured with. This versatility means the wattage, color, and style of bulb can be changed to any bulb with a similar GU10 base. Bulborama Supra Life GU10 base compact fluorescent bulbs feature two bayonets protruding from the base of the bulb. The GU10 bayonets insert into matching holes in a fixture's socket, then twist and lock into place. Supra Life compact fluorescent bulbs emit 25% less heat than standard spiral CFL's and last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent light bulbs while using 75% less energy. Bulborama compact fluorescent light bulbs are an efficient way to light sockets once traditionally reserved for incandescents. Supra Life CFL's are lightweight, generate minimal heat, light instantly, provide excellent color rendition, and are available in low profile sizes to fit a wide variety of fixtures. With lifespans up to 36,000 hours, our compact fluorescents offer tremendous energy cost savings and years of maintenance free operation. ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT BULB - The ENERGY STAR label was created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), to help consumers easily identify and purchase energy efficient products. ENERGY STAR qualifying products use less energy than standard products to do the same amount of work, allowing consumers to reduce energy use, thereby cutting back on the pollution that stems from energy production.

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• ASIN: B001RAQMQI
• Item model number: G10023
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,259 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hate halogens? Buy these!, September 20, 2010

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Chris - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 11 WATT GU10 JDR CFL/27K SUPRA LIFE 10,000 HOUR GU10 BASE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB WARM TONE REPLACES GU10 HALOGEN BULBS (Misc.)

I installed some of the $10 GU10 cans from Lowes in my new office. There are six bunched together to provide plenty of light to a desk or in my case, a figure collection. The Halogens were bright and the instant-on is nice, but they were hot! And these are vinyl models that they are shining on. So I decided to try LEDs. I've had great luck with Ikea's Dioder lights, but those are pucks and strips only, no GU10 base bulbs. Anyway, the LED bulbs (cheapies from Sam's Club) did not fit properly in the can face and were very dim... horribly dim.

So when I found these guys I was pretty hesitant, but went ahead anyway. That was a GREAT decision! These things are BRIGHT, even more so than the halogens. They have a warm glow, but softer than halos. All my lights are soft white CFLs, 150 and 100 watt equivalents, and these compliment them brilliantly. They don't heat up the collection and provide an even brighter, more filling light than the halogens ever did.
There are some caveats, however. Cold startup is relatively slow, but still quick for a CFL, definitely for a specialty one. Then again, I'm used to instant-on CFLs and much brighter ones at that... and I have almost double the standard number of cans in every room... I like my light. Either way, they brighten up quickly and provide you with the best light you can buy in a GU10-base!
Second issue: these are longer than your standard halogen bulb, so be certain they will fit in your lamp. I had plenty of space left in the smallest GU10 from Lowes (well, the $10 kit), but double check, just in case.
Third: no cover - the coil is recessed in the housing, but there is no glass covering that up. Not really a big deal for most people, but it may annoy the perfectionist.

So, no doubt about it, these are great! It remains to be seen how long they will last. The Insteon network I set up has these turning on and off twice, daily. I'll be sure to update or repost should there be lifespan problems.

Buy these!

EDIT 2011.12.01
Of my six bulbs, I just lost first two! One went out over the Thanksgiving holiday and the other dropped out only a few minutes ago. That is quite a good run for as often as I switch these on and off. Twice a day and then again once or twice just before bed... I usually forget something in the office four or five times a week.
Not sure if I've hit a wall and will lose the others soon, but I'll be sure to update this review as things go. Guess I'll order some spares, just in case.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars light bulb, May 26, 2010

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AP "Allan" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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This item is just what I've been looking for. It's an energy saver and the output is cool to the touch at a lower wattage than halogen bulbs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Soft and dim, March 31, 2011

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Rushhead - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 11 WATT GU10 JDR CFL/27K SUPRA LIFE 10,000 HOUR GU10 BASE COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB WARM TONE REPLACES GU10 HALOGEN BULBS (Misc.)

Fits well into the socket. It is a typical CFL in that it takes a full minute to come up to full brightness. However, you do sacrifice light intensity for the wattage you save. The light is soft and spread out, versus an incandescent spot which is bright and crisp and well defined. We are using this light in a retail store application. I dont recommend this light for commercial usage, however if used in a residential application, I think it would work just fine. In either case, the advantage that this light has is its long life expectancy and power savings versus incandescent. Incandescent spot bulbs last only half as long as they advertise.