GE 13-Watt Energy SmartTM - 8 Pack - 60 watt replacement


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  • Repay your 60 watt bulbs with these energy efficient 13 watt bulbs that last 5 years per bulb.
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light bulbs?

Jul 14, 2006 by don c | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

Can you please herald me the best light bulbs to use in my house? I have almost 60 lights in my new home and i don't know what kind of bulbs are best and the wattage i beggary! please help me with this!

60 lights--wow, you're flourishing to have a megalight bill unless you make most of them compact fluorescents (CFL). CFLs cost more to start with, but they last 7 times longer and use 1/4 of the energy. They are available in spirals, globes, spotlights, dimmables, and 3-way now. A company called EFI has some good CFL bulb choices.

Here's some popular guidelines: for bedside lamps, about 60W regular, or 13-15W CFL. For reading lamps, 75W-100W, or 20W CFL. For vivacious lighting in areas like the kitchen, you may want 100W regular or 20W-25W CFL.

But more important than Watts is lumens. Lumens determine you how much illumination you will get (how bright the light will be), but Watts is a measure of how much energy you will burn to get the light. In general, you'll get a better stock if you try to get the most lumens for the amount of Watts (sort of like miles per gallon in a car). You'll see that CFLs are much more thrifty when you're trying to get a lot of light for a little money. When you're shopping for bulbs, if you want a lot of light, choose a bulb with high-class lumens, and when choosing between bulbs with equal lumens, get the one that uses the fewest watts for that number of lumens. Again, the procure cost for a bulb that optimizes lumens per Watt may be more expensive, but over the lifetime of the bulb, you will more than get your money back with savings on ardour.

If you are going to use some bulbs outside, and you are considering CFLs, you will also need to check the temperature ratings for the bulbs. Some CFL bulbs can handle low temperatures, but others don't mount well when it's cold until they warm up for a few minutes.

Erika M | Jul 14, 2006

Watt?

Whatever you use, do not beat the maximum wattage allowed. Each lighting ficture should have a sticker, or some type of indication, that tells you what wattage to use.
Give Me a Break. | Jul 14, 2006

For routine lighting, try to stay around the 60Watt range. 100 is too bright for most circumstances, plus with 60 of them, you'll in effect feel it when the power bill comes in. My advice is to spend a little more and get the energy saver bulbs (they look like a miserly tube all twisted about), as they provide as might light as 60Watt bulb, but use less power.
trevor_brown | Jul 14, 2006

Most residential (decorative) light fixtures praise no more than 60 watts--That includes indoor flood bulbs (recessed in ceiling). Pay more and get the extra extended-life bulbs--alot less work.
overtheline | Jul 14, 2006

They're a dwarf spendy but use the GE Crystal clear bulbs. Not only are you getting natural yellow light but since the bulbs aren't frosted they give off more light. This means that where you familiar two 60 watt bulbs, you can now use two 40's and still light the room quite well. Saves energy and they just look cooler too.
rjohnson442000 | Jul 14, 2006

Depends on what rooms you're talking about and what quintessence of fixtures you have. In the kitchen you want lots of light, so if you only have a couple of light fixtures use 100-to-150-watt bulbs. For bathrooms, 60-watt or 75-watt bulbs will as usual do. If you have lamps, make sure you check them to see if they have a maximum wattage rating (I have a couple of 3-way lamps that have a maximal of 150 watts, so I use 50-100-150-watt 3-way bulbs). Lamps that you intend to use as a light source for reading should be at least 100 watts, but "accomplish" lamps can go as low as 25 watts, depending on the desired effect. If you have chandeliers, ceiling fans with light fixtures, or bantam light fixtures in hallways, you will probably need special bulbs. Best bet there is to take one of the bulbs out and take it with you to Lowe's or Home Depot to get replacements. In terms of name brand name, the most common are Philips, Sylvania, and GE. I've had good luck with Philips but GE bulbs seem to burn out quickly. No conception about Sylvania. Good luck!
sarge927 | Jul 14, 2006

60 lights--wow, you're growing to have a megalight bill unless you make most of them compact fluorescents (CFL). CFLs cost more to start with, but they last 7 times longer and use 1/4 of the energy. They are available in spirals, globes, spotlights, dimmables, and 3-way now. A company called EFI has some good CFL bulb choices.

Here's some unrestricted guidelines: for bedside lamps, about 60W regular, or 13-15W CFL. For reading lamps, 75W-100W, or 20W CFL. For lustrous lighting in areas like the kitchen, you may want 100W regular or 20W-25W CFL.

But more important than Watts is lumens. Lumens express you how much illumination you will get (how bright the light will be), but Watts is a measure of how much energy you will burn to get the light. In general, you'll get a better see to if you try to get the most lumens for the amount of Watts (sort of like miles per gallon in a car). You'll see that CFLs are much more competent when you're trying to get a lot of light for a little money. When you're shopping for bulbs, if you want a lot of light, choose a bulb with record lumens, and when choosing between bulbs with equal lumens, get the one that uses the fewest watts for that number of lumens. Again, the procurement cost for a bulb that optimizes lumens per Watt may be more expensive, but over the lifetime of the bulb, you will more than get your money back with savings on intensity.

If you are going to use some bulbs outside, and you are considering CFLs, you will also need to check the temperature ratings for the bulbs. Some CFL bulbs can handle low temperatures, but others don't produce well when it's cold until they warm up for a few minutes.
Erika M | Jul 14, 2006

my tip is -

try to demote the number of different size bulb fittings - all the different ones we have are a nightmare, small corkscrew, big screw, bayonet, reflector, spot.....

CFLs will save you a lot of money and time because they last a lot longer.
keni | Jul 14, 2006

I definately assent to about CFL bulbs-- Sam's club has them at a pretty good price-- I assume Costco does also. I have CFLs in every socket reachable-- and I have bulbs that have been on 24/7 for literally years. I get the 60 watt size that draw 14 watts-- I'm a light freaky and need LOTS of lumen/watts I had some clear bulbs that came with my new exterior lights-- they burned out in a episode of weeks-- so I put the CFLs outside on dawn to daylight settings and they are doing quite well.-- I'm beneficial and in the A/C season-- I'll be even more happy-
good luck
omajust | Jul 14, 2006

When light bulbs are connected in series why do the light bulbs get dimmer?

May 31, 2008 by I Ask Questions :D | Posted in Physics

When light bulbs are connected in series why do the light bulbs get dimmer?

When light bulbs are connected in correlation why do the light bulbs get brighter?

When they are connected in series, the widespread is required to go through both bulbs, and because of ohms law, the more resistance means the less current, and thus a less bright bulb (the bulbs add resistance). When they are it parrel, the accepted goes through both bulbs, and they are independent, which means that the resistance for each is just the resistance for one (and they don't have to 'share' the widespread), so the bulb is brighter.

-Just a note, when the current originally comes out of the battery (and goes back in it), the widespread is higher than if the bulbs were in series because the current that comes out is for both of the bulbs combined.

ushigley | May 31, 2008

How to change a light bulb on chandelier where bulbs are facing up?

Feb 11, 2009 by dimka448 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

I stay in house with 2 story foyer. In that foyer I have a chandelier with few light bulbs that I need to change. The height is approximately 16 feet. The question is that the light bulbs are facing up so devises like light bulb changers with long poll will not work. Being on the on the second whip - it is closer to the chandelier but still out of reach. Anybody can suggest an effective solution on how to change a light bulbs in my case without hiring a contractor?

Any contractor who installed that tool is an idiot. I run into that problem and refuse to install something that cannot be serviced. If you do not have the safe eqpt to reach the bulbs then you shouldn't have a go it yourself.
That said, try this. Purchase one of those screw drivers that is flexible and can be used in any position. Jury rig this to your bulb changing fasten. The best bet is to change the fixture to one that is more suitable to the location and the problem is gone forever.

ns.uniques | Feb 11, 2009
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