GE 21710-3 15-Watt (65W Equivalent) Energy Smart Floodlight Dimmable R30 Light Bulb, 3-Pack
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Product Details
Manufacturer: General ElectricModel: 21710
Color: Soft white
Product features:
- A smart way to save energy
- Application: Indoor spot/ floodlight 375 inch wide fixtures
- Base: medium screw (E26); Bulb type: R30; Watts: 15
- Initial Lumens: 700
- Guaranteed to last 4 years based on 4 hours use per day at 120V.
Tools and Hardware Reviews of GE 21710-3 15-Watt (65W Equivalent) Energy Smart Floodlight Dimmable R30 Light Bulb, 3-Pack
Customer Review: Not up to current standards; unacceptable delay; needs 2-3 min warmup.
Summary: 1 Stars
We use CFLs in non-dimmable fixtures and have done so for years. So we expect our bulbs to light instantaneously. For instance we use CFLs for step lightiing, not an application where you want to surprise people with a delay after they flip a switch.
This bulb has a delay reminiscent of the old CFLs we began buying ten years ago. Furthermore, it begins dim and requires 2-3 minutes to reach full brightness. That might have been OK then, but people have heard how great CFLs are now (and I think they ARE great), and how all the previous shortcomings have been fixed. I am concerned about what impact this bulb might have on new users. I have extensive experience with CFLs and strong faith in their utility and value as energy savers. If this were my first bulb, I might wonder if that was all hype.
If you have never used CFLs before, they ARE great, they don't have a delay (except this one), and they do equal the quality of incandescents. You should use them where you use regular non-dimmable bulbs. OTOH I would recommend trying dimmables one brand at a time to see if they are compatible with your dimmers and to catch performance issues like the ones I have had with GE's dimmable flood. I am going to try other brands of dimmables, but i would discourage others from buying this one.
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