Kobi Cool 60+ - 13 Watt - Dimmable LED - A19 - 5000K Stark White - 800 Lumens - 60 Watt Equal - 120 Volt
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Compact Fluorescent's Demise
I bought one of these light bulbs for a reading lamp, and it was far superior to the CFL I had there. So, one day I decided to start replacing the CFL bulbs. Some of those already had black rings near the base, indicating they were nearing the end of their lives. I later learned that the CFL bulbs had a fire risk, plus they put out dirty electricity.
Now, this project was done in phases. I had fixtures with 4 bulbs--I replaced the inner ones, and was appalled at how dirty the light was from the remaining CFL bulbs. I bought the 5000 K bulbs, as this was as close to daylight (at 6500 K) as I could find, and I find the light to be much cleaner. And now that I finished the project, the light is so much cleaner and more pleasant.
If you have incandescent lights, get these--don't waste your money on CFL bulbs. These are more expensive, but you will not be throwing them in the rubbish or recycling them so soon. If you already have CFL, replace them with LED. I recommend the stark white, and you will be surprised by how much better the colors pop out. Even "daylight" CLF bulbs are inferior--I tried one of those, and they emitted detectable fumes. Not so with these LEDs.
One thing I do not recommend these bulbs for: If you are relying on them for omnidirectional lighting (like an upward facing lamp#, all the light will be directed toward the ceiling. I recommend omnidirectional LEDs instead. But, these bulbs are great for when you frequently turn them on and off #no ruining these like CFL). They are also great for children who forget to turn off the lights or where you need them for extended periods.
May 17, 2012
This product was more than I expected.
I am using these to replace 65 watt bulbs in my basement entertainment area. They are brighter than the incondecent bulbs. If they last half as long as advertised I will save a bundle.
February 20, 2012