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Description: Outputs 800 lumens Lasts 8,000 hours, up to 7 years Use for replacement of a standard 60-watt household light bulb Suitable for totally enclosed fixtures
Many areas have seveal retailers with these, for $1.00 or less FredMeyer has 3 or 4 wattages, some Dollar Trees had them. BiMart in the NW have them at 79¢
For areas without subsidies from a power company, I've never seen the bulbs for less than a dollar. The cheapest I've seen before is around $11 for 8 bulbs from Costco.
onionstink
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:09p
DirtCheap said: onionstink said: 25 cents at my local stores. $1 is really expensive.
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Where can you get these for $.25? That's cheap, even Sam's or Costco have them for more than $1/each.
With an overall rating of 2.9 I wonder what people don't like about these?
Features 3.3 - It's a light. Does it provide light? Does it raise the garage door? Value 2.1 - At 98 cents each this is probably much better than regular price. Design 3.8 - That is a good score for design. Quality 1.9 - Are these that bad? Ease of Use 3.4 - Are these that hard to use? I prefer the self-installing type.
The quality rating is what is dragging the overall rating down. I wish Lowe's would let you write a real review instead of a rating. But then there's editing and whatnot so I do understand.
overclock said: With an overall rating of 2.9 I wonder what people don't like about these?
Some CFL bulbs don't come on instantaneously. I have a bunch of CFL floods by FEIT that take like 2 minutes to "warm up" before they provide full brightness. Totally useless for use in the hallway where you want to really see where you're going as soon as you turn on the switch. I always see them on sale at my local Dixieline but I'm not buying FEIT CFL products anymore.
Mgamer20o0
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 12:39p
only soft white or is there a chance for day light bulbs too?
Here's a question: the $10 off a houseplant coupon, I've heard that it can be used on houseplants less than $10...does anybody know if it takes the discount off of just the plant or the whole order? If so, you could buy a plant less than $10, add in a couple of bulbs and give them the $10 off coupon and get it for free/next to nothing.
pixiq said: Fluorescent Bulb is bad for your health. I heard it causes cancer. your opinion??
From Wikipedia:
Broken CFLs release mercury vapors, and require special handling to clean up. The EPA warns against vacuuming, suggesting instead that you vacate the room and open windows for fifteen minutes to allow any mercury vapor to air out, then clean up the breakage while wearing protective gloves, and use double plastic bags for all broken pieces. They suggest using duct tape to pick up small pieces.
FYI: By 2014 CFLs will be required by law to replace incandescent bulbs. Now, how healthy will that be?
kimgkimg said: I have a bunch of CFL floods by FEIT that take like 2 minutes to "warm up" before they provide full brightness. I have these same floods in my kitchen. They're nice in the morning when you're making coffee half-asleep, but go full flamethrower after a minute or so. But I like 15w vs. 65w R30. I tried fluorescent globes in the bath, but the warmup time killed the deal there.
bigmonkey70
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 1:29p
Reading this thread made me remember the Stop and Shop FREE BULBS deal awhile back... I still have a cabinet full of bulbs ...
The Meijer turn in a burned out incandescent for a new CFL for free was HOT!
Wow, I must have missed that. When did Meijer run that promo? What state? I don't recall seeing anything for the Meijers in the Detroit area.
sri1502
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 1:45p
winco was selling same bulbs (4 for $2.98. both 13 and 17 watt which is equivalent to 70w). I bought them last weekend. It is written on it that it is smud (energy company) sponsored. I bought them in sacramento area
Same here I bought some for $1.28 you flip the switch and walk halfway in the room before you get any light
MrStank
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 1:55p
Reviews said: I have replaced several of my standard bulbs with bright effects bulbs and have had the same problem like everyone else. Got up the other day and turned the light on and it blink two times and then caught fire.
Hahahaha, sounds like Lowe's is having a real FIRE SALE on these!
Tundro
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:01p
Are these bulbs or self-lighting candles???
Garryfan
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:08p
yesidonoitall said: Many areas have seveal retailers with these, for $1.00 or less FredMeyer has 3 or 4 wattages, some Dollar Trees had them. BiMart in the NW have them at 79¢
pixiq said: Fluorescent Bulb is bad for your health. I heard it causes cancer. your opinion??
duh! You are suppose to put them in the light sockets - NOT EAT THEM!!!
licamell
New Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:54p
Wow... 75 bucks to ship a tiny 98 cent lightbulb? But if I got up to 99 bucks (aka over 100 lightbulbs) then it would only be 4.99 shipping... how does this make sense.
"Bright Effects 13-Watt Mini Compact Fluorescent Bulb Item #80201 Model #017801997156 Reflects lower local price $0.98
Update Qty Remove $0.98 Parcel Shipping. $4.99 Flat Rate Parcel Shipping On Orders $99.00 and Above. Subtotal $0.98 Lowe's Delivery $75.00 Estimated Tax $0.06 Order Total $76.04"
freefall
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 2:57p
I picked up 4 today. I bought them along with a cheap plant, used the $10 off a plant coupon posted elsewhere, but the $10 was taken off the entire order so these were free.
Update: Some stores are refuting the coupon and the Lowes computer system marked it expired as of yesterday. If you live near a store where people are abusing the coupon you may not have any luck, otherwise just point out that it doesn't expire until the 31st.
lillianlake
Tired Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:22p
Tacoma99 said: I re-lamped with these several years ago and none have gone bad yet.... the 4 new ones I have may never be needed.
A little bit (over) optimistic and I cheer you. All mine from 5-years ago are beginning to burn out now and this deal is the god-send. Who knows, maybe new technology (or smart manufacturing) is in place and this batch will never gone bad :--)
lillianlake
Tired Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:24p
freefall said: I picked up 4 today. I bought them along with a cheap plant, used the $10 off a plant coupon posted elsewhere, but the $10 was taken off the entire order so these were free.
Update: Some stores are refuting the coupon and the Lowes computer system marked it expired as of yesterday. If you live near a store where people are abusing the coupon you may not have any luck, otherwise just point out that it doesn't expire until the 31st.
Precisely what is "abusing?" answer: the way you used it...
spain1110
Member
posted: Jan. 17, 2008 @ 3:30p
Anyone recommend a brand that comes on full force instantly?
It looks like these are FEIT bulbs although one reviewer said otherwise. I suggest you spend a little more and go with Sylvania (which Lowes did carry,probably still do) or GE's version. You can get the GE's at WalMart and Target and prices have dropped quite a bit on them.
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