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(More customer reviews)I bought ten of these to replace the 40W bulbs in my chandelier. Here are a few important observations:
- Life: I bought them less than a year ago. One bulb is already dead, even though the light is on only in the day when someone is in the room. Assuming it's on a max of 16hrs/day, the bulb should last over 1 year at its 8000hr rating. I find it odd that the box says it is guaranteed to last up to 7 years, but averages only 8000 hours. That would mean, on average, the bulb should only be on about 3hrs/day to last all 7 years.
- Size: Like many of the CFL chandelier (candelabra E12 base) bulbs out there, the size is much larger than the incandescent version. It is about 1.5" (38mm) in diameter and over 4" (102mm) long. It barely fits onto my chandelier.
- Light Output: A standard chandelier bulb will put out anywhere from 330 to 500 lumens of light. This bulb puts out only 280 lumens, so the light output could be much dimmer than the 40W bulb it replaces. For some reason, the description on this Amazon page currently shows 280 lumens AND 440 lumens.
- Response: These bulbs come on immediately, but they take a few minutes before they reach full brightness.
To me, this is not a true 40W incandescent equivalent bulb. But as long as you know what you are getting, this bulb could still help save you money on the electricity bill.
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This long-lasting, energy efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb is designed to replace candelabra bulbs. Its light output is 280 lumens, which is the equivalent of a 40 watt incandescent candelabra bulb. Please note: do not use with dimming devices.
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