Sylvania 29149 13-Watt 120-Volt Compact Fluorescent MiniTwist Lamp with Medium Base, Warm White, 12 Pack #CF13ELMTWSTCVP
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Sylvania 29149 13-Watt 120-Volt Compact Fluorescent MiniTwist Lamp with Medium Base, Warm White, 12 Pack #CF13ELMTWSTCVP
Customer Review: Caution about these bulbs
Summary: 1 Stars
Just a little caution on CFL's in general. They are made using the element Mercury. If one of these bulbs breaks, it's going to cost you a small fortune to get the mercury cleaned out of your house. If you have small children, don't put these bulbs in any place that might be in danger of being broken. Sure they'll save you money on your light bill and the companies make you think you're saving the planet, but you're hurting it really. In 5 years, when these bulbs start to burn out, our landfills will be full of mercury. I wonder what the autism rates will be by then?Customer Review: Not instant-on
Summary: 3 Stars
These bulbs are decent, but they do not light up instantly like some other models/brands. They take 1/2 - 1 second to come on, so they're not great for a hallway unless you would normally leave them on all of the time anyway.
The light color is very white. It's not too blue-ish or green-ish, but it's not as "soft" as the "soft white" of other brands; you won't mistake it for incandescent.
With those caveats, this is still a decent bulb. I'd buy a Sylvania CFL way before I'd buy a GE CFL.
Customer Review: Don't last as advertised
Summary: 1 Stars
I have had 12 of these bulbs installed in various locations in my house for less than 8 months and 3 have already failed. The packaging claims they will last 9 years average......not even close! Also,although not a big issue, is that they take a minute or so to "warm up" and get to full brightness...even longer in a cold location such as a porch or pole barn. Then of course there is the disposal issue, I have returned mine to Sylvania but I wonder how many people will simply throw them in the trash.Customer Review: 13 watts and good night. ..
Summary: 4 Stars
I like these so much I replaced every incandescent light inside, and outside, the house. The electric meter spins slower now, and I feel good. ... It was kind of interesting, after I collected the removed incandescent lights, I did not know what to do with them. ... They still worked, as energy suckers, but they still worked. ... They could be used as replacements, but that would have defeated the purpose of the changing. ... In the end, I just chucked them into the recycle bin. ...Customer Review: I've made the conversion.
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazon offered us a great insentive to go green. I have replaced all my lightbulbs with these. After you get used to the few second delay when you turn these on then you will be very happy with the more true light they give off.
You will also love the fact that your electric bill will go down.
They come packed very well with each bulb in its own sturdy little box in a larger box and then in a big box with airbags. Arrives in perfect condition.