Sunlite SL85/41K/MED 85 Watt High Wattage Spiral Energy Saving CFL Light Bulb Medium Base, 120 Volt Cool White

by SunLite

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sunlite SL85/41K/MED High Wattage Spiral Compact Fluorescent lamps give off a Cool White much like a 350 Watt incandescent bulb. These energy efficient CFL lamps can last up to 7 years with normal household use of 3 hours a day. This Sunlite Energy Saving 85 Watt,4100K spiral CFL, Medium Base bulb offers 4200 Lumens of light output and has an average rated life of 8,000 hours. Very versatile and great for lighting applications that require a high light output while saving energy costs.

Product Description

"Sunlite 5580 -Watts 85 Watts -Lumens 4200 -MOL 10.24"" -Base Type Medium E26 Base -Bulb Color 6500 K, Daylight -Life Hours 8000"

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002ZPHXU8
• Item model number: SL85/41K/MED
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,926 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Full Spectrum Bulb for Whole Room Illumination, October 26, 2011

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P. Scott Pope "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sunlite SL85/65K/MED 85 Watt High Wattage Spiral Energy Saving CFL Light Bulb Medium Base, 120 Volt Daylight (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Sunlight 85 watt CFL is an exceptionally large bulb that can provide whole room illumination. While it won't fit in many light fixtures, the light works well in open light sockets that are often used in garages and older residential ceiling light fixtures. In my particular application, the lamp is installed in my kitchen. The single bulb is powerful enough to light the entire room with bright white light.

The benefits of bright full spectrum light include great color rendition. When I am checking my dress shirts for subtle stains, I bring them into my kitchen directly under the Sunlight bulb. The stains are far more evident under the Sunlight than under warm CFL or incandescent lights. In fact, the contrast is better than when exposed to indirect light from my Sunray full spectrum light box in my bedroom.

Another benefit of the Sunlite 85 watt bulb includes helping those exposed to wake up in morning. Sleep cycles are impacted by light exposure. This bulb provides for an exceptional dose of bright white light. In the evening, it is a bit overwhelming. So, I generally use accent and under-the-cabinet lights in the evening.

Given how expensive (and inconvenient) it is to install full size fluorescent light fixtures, this bulb is a bargain. Additionally, it is far less expensive than full spectrum light boxes. If you need whole room illumination and prefer full-spectrum lighting, consider purchasing this bulb.

Pros
Great light output for the price
Provides whole room illumination

Cons
Giant size doesn't fit in many fixtures
Not dimmable

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Do not order from 1000 bulbs., March 7, 2011

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Mr Tech "Dave" (Hanover, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunlite SL85/41K/MED 85 Watt High Wattage Spiral Energy Saving CFL Light Bulb Medium Base, 120 Volt Cool White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I Placed an order with 1000bulbs on feb 25th did not get an out if stock email until march 7th. I have a photo shoot on the 8th. Looks like I will have to use my 1000 watt tungsten bulb and waste electricity. 1000 bulbs should be removed from the market place! You should not place items for sale if you can not fulfill the orders. Then you don't wait 10 days later to let the customer know product is out of stock! This bulb is a great bulb and used it for about 2 and half years before it started flickering out. Great for daylight film. Great bulb! Bad seller.