General Electric 97659 13-Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb 6-Pack

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GE 13 Watt (60 Watt equivalent) Energy Smart Soft White Spiral T3 Light Bulb. Use original GE's Soft White when you need a light without glare and harsh shadows. Saves $36.00 in energy costs (Lasts 8 times longer than a 60 watt regular soft white bulb). Application: Table lamps, closet lights and standard applications. Base: Medium screw (E26). Bulb Type: T3. Initial Lumens: 825. Guaranteed to last 5 years based on 4 hours use per day at 120V. Electricity cost savings based on rated life of 8,000 hrs compared to eight 60 watt A19 Soft White bulbs (rated life 1,000 hrs). Energy savings based on 10c per kilowatt hour. Reliable starting to -10 degrees F (-23 degrees C). Lamp requires a short warm up period to reach full brightness.

Product Description

Conserve energy with this Energy Smart(TM) light bulb. Emits soft white light and lasts up to 10,000 hours. Bulb Type: Ultra High Efficiency (UHE); Voltage: 120.0 V; Power: 100.0 W; Energy Saver: Yes.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001RTSQBS
• Item model number: 97659
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,146 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars 1 broken bulb in the package, May 24, 2009

By	William G. James "Bill" (MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well, they are light bulbs, they either work or they don't. Or, in my case, one bulb in the package was broken. The package wasn't crushed during shipment, and the tip that was broke off wasn't in the box, looks like it was packed that way. The only good news here is I found it before I got to the last bulb in the carton.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a quality product, August 7, 2009

By	M. E. Mahan (Lynn Ma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I bought these bulbs with the idea of going green... little did I know it was going to cost me green.
Within a week and a half two out of the three bulbs I installed have burned out. I double checked and tried screwing them in a bit more just in case they somehow became loose in the fixture. They burned out far too quickly.
2 out of 3 is not acceptable.
I would suggest these are not the bulbs to buy.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great bulb, no problems...., April 22, 2009

By	Morley Dotes "morleydotes" (Flushing, New York USA) - See all my reviews

I use these in most places throughout my house, and they do save money. I have not had any break, and they last a very long time, much longer than a regular bulb. This price is very good, and less than my local "wholesale" club. Also, you are doing a little extra to help the environment. Keep in mind that this is a fluorescent bulb and so cannot be put on a dimmer (well, I think there is a dimmer that can be used specifically for fluorescents, but if you have it, you will know). If you are not sure which dimmer you have, you likely do not have the right one for this bulb. I find it takes just a few seconds for the bulb to come to full power in the cold and in the house it comes up like a regular bulb. One last note, the end of the bulb is not as rounded and may not fit in some fixtures. It is not much different, but worth noting for those rare fixtures. The last two are my reason for 4 stars. I would have been happier giving it 4.5 stars, but that isn't possible.