* GREENLITE Energy Star 18w mini spiral COMPACT FLUORESCENT Lightbulb - 75 watt equivalent, 1100 lumens, 6000 hours!!

by Greenlite

Product Features

• Save $40 in Energy Costs**
• 1100 Lumens
• Soft White
• Average Life of 6,000 hours
• ** SAVES ENERGY, Brighter Light, Replaces 75W standard bulbs!!

Product Description

Product Description
Save Money! Save The Environment. Help reduce our dependence on foreign unstable governments to meet our energy needs... Whatever your motivation, the answer is the same... ENERGY EFFICIENT Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs!! Energy Star Certified, Stylish and Practical!! 1 Bulb will save up to $40 over the life of the bulb. 1 18w CF bulb replaces a standard 75w incandescent bulb, and lasts up to 8 times longer.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• ASIN: B000F0WXL4
• Item model number: 18W/ELS-M/27K
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,769 in Everything Else

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Energy Savings and Overall Performance, January 2, 2006

By	Patrick S. Pope "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Greenlite makes a range of superior compact fluorescent bulbs. As a consumer who both uses the 75watt equivalent bulbs and has given them as gifts, I am very happy with their performance. So happy in fact, this Christmas various family members received Greenlite bulbs as presents.

The primary reason for purchasing any compact fluorescent bulb is energy savings, which can be as high as a 75% reduction in electrical costs over incandescent bulbs (i.e. 400% lumens per watt). This savings is compounded in the summertime, when the elimination of the remaining 75%, given off as thermal energy, produces a smaller load on the air conditioning system.

With earlier versions of CF bulbs, the color quality, overall performance, and cost dissuaded consumers from making the switch to compact fluorescent technology. Greenlite has addressed the first two problems. Purchasing the bulbs in bulk from various online sources solves the third. With prices as little as $1.50/bulb, the ROI over the life of the bulb can be as high as 5000% (50x).

In addition to energy cost savings, there are some peripheral benefits to using such bulbs. The significantly lower energy consumption means they offer flexibility in applications like ceiling fans or enclosed fixtures.
In such instances, there is often a wattage limit because heat generation might damage enclosures and lamp shades. Likewise, the current draw may cause internal wiring to overheat. These problems are eliminated with compact fluorescent bulbs. And, if are you using an electric heater or hair dryer that approaches the current limit of your circuit breaker, these bulbs can help minimize tripping because they use so little current (about ˝ amp) as to be almost insignificant.

Because the bulbs last five (5) times as long as incandescent bulbs, there is also a labor savings. Hence, hard-to-reach applications are especially attractive for CF bulbs. Managed properties like apartment buildings with elevated light fixtures will realize a tremendous return on their investment due to savings on energy, replacement bulb cost and labor expenses.

Generally, there are tradeoffs with different technological offerings. While the color quality and brightness are fantastic, there is a minor issue with the Greenlite bulb's time to reach full brightness even though the start is instantaneous. Like most CF bulbs, it takes 30 to 60 seconds for the bulb to reach full brightness. Hence some applications like garage-door openers used in extremely cold climates are less than ideal for compact fluorescent bulbs. Yet, even this problem can be address by sealing such fixtures so the internally generated heat can accelerated the warm-up period.

These bulbs will produce a tremendous ROI on direct electrical saving and reduced costs of air conditioning. Purchase these bulbs to save money on your electric bill and buy them as gifts for friends and relatives to promote responsible energy consumption.

4.0 out of 5 stars These seem to be ultra mini in size........., November 3, 2007

By	J. Wells "J. Wells" (manhattan beach) - See all my reviews

Very pleased - tho not advertised as such these seem to be ultra-mini in size which is hard to find in a 75 watt equivalent. BTW, I have found the compact flourescents to be MUCH brighter than their purported incandesent equivalents so I think this would easily work in a 100 watt location!