Globe 0790401 12/20/26-Watt 3-Way Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (50/75/100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Globe 0790401 12/20/26-Watt 3-Way Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (50/75/100-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Soft White
Customer Review: Useless
Summary: 1 Stars
I can't say enough bad things about this product. I bought an expensive three way lamp and was trying to be considerate of the environment by buying a fuorescent bulb. Unfortunately when I first screwed it in, it only worked on the middle wattage. The others flickered beyond usability. I even thought I could live with that, i mean, who really needs three different brightnesses on a lamp, but when I turned it off and tried to go to sleep, I found that it flicked light every 5 to 10 seconds. I even tried to live with THAT thinking it was probably my new lamp. No. I bought a regular three way bulb and it works fine. I then but the bulb in my gym bag to take to the office to send it back. It somehow managed to shatter even with the utmost care and caution so I can't even get my money back and also got a nice little dose of mercury to boot.
I don't know if it was the brand, the lamp being incompatable or what but I don't think I will be trying this again any time soon.
Customer Review: This is just what I was looking for!
Summary: 5 Stars
We've changed over most of the lightbulbs in our home to compact fluorescents but were having trouble finding replacements for our 3 way bulbs. I ordered 3 of these and couldn't be happier. I did have to buy a new harp (the wire thing that holds the lampshade) for $1.99 at Walmart because the bulb was a fraction of an inch too high for the 8 inch harp. The light is soft and not harsh and we now have bulbs for all our 3 way lamps and are saving $$$ on energy costs.
It's a year and a half later and I'm still loving these bulbs. They continue to work perfectly and I've had no complaints from other family members. (I don't think they even realized I changed the bulbs!) Along with changing all the other bulbs in the house to compact fluorescents, we're saving about $30 a month on our electric bill.
Customer Review: Description Makes False Claim
Summary: 2 Stars
Purchased two of these 3-way compact fluorescent in January 2007 from Amazon. Bought them for a brand new pair of Stiffel 3-way bedside lamps (purchassed at Bed, Bath & Beyond). One bulb failed December 2009. So it almost lasted three years. Far from the 10-year bulb life promised in the description. The lamps are not switched on and off too many times a day. The lamps are not left burning for hours upon hours. Normal use. Both lamps are plugged into the same surge suppressor. When they work they work pretty good. No problems with any of the light levels. They do take a few minutes to "warm up" to full strength.Customer Review: Zero difference between medium and high
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought four of these, as we're changing all our bulbs to compact flourescents and all we had left to change were the 3-ways, but I was disappointed in the light. It's fine ambient light, but three-way bulbs are purchased to have the best of both worlds - ambient lighting when you're sitting around and a good solid light when reading. This light isn't really bright enough for reading - and it's for all intents and purposes a TWO way light, not a three way - I found quite literally NO difference between medium and high. Also, you'll find a lower price at your local discount *mart.Customer Review: Hums and is more like a 2 Way Light
Summary: 1 Stars
This 3-way CFL hummed in every 3-way lamp I own. There is little if any noticeable difference between medium and high. It's also more of a "Soft White" bulb than a daylight bulb at any setting.
The bulb I received was in less than perfect condition. Parts of the white powder inside must of shifted during shipping.
It's hard to tell by the dimensions listed, but this bulb is huge. The base unit is a lot larger than your traditional CFLs.