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9W Household CFL with traditional bulb shape is ideal for lamps with
shades that attach directly to bulbs. Also use if bulb is visible. Use
indoors or with outside covered fixtures.
$6.49 Your Price
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More Details on the 9W Household CFL Light That Replaces 40W
The 9W Household CFL is shaped like a traditional incandescent bulb. It works great in lamps with clamp-on shades and in open fixtures where a solid bulb look is preferred over a spiral or twist shape. This bulb is small in size but still puts out 450 lumens of light equivalent to a 40W incandescent bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $25 over its life. A great energy-saving investment! This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by its traditional incandescent 40W bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 8 times longer.
| CFL Product Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 9W Household CFL Bulb | Use Outdoors? | Yes in Covered Fixtures |
| Watts | 9W | Replaces Incandescent | 40W |
| Average Lifetime Hours | 8,000 hours | Projected Savings | $25 |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Lighting | Part Number/SKU | 36649 |
| Light Color | Soft White 2700K | Size of Base | Traditional Bulb |
| Dimmable? | No | 3-Way Bulb? | No |
| Height (incl. Base) | 4.4 in. |
Ballast Width | 1.8 in. |
| Maximum Bulb Width | 2.2 in. | ||
Suggested Uses:
- Lamps with clip-on shades
- Desk lamps
- Bedside lamps
- Small size fits most lamps well
Price Comparisons
We update our price comparisons periodically. We try to find comparable brand-name bulbs. However, many retailers only offer multi-packs and may not have similar wattage bulbs and manufacturers. Also, not all bulbs are EnergyStar approved. We do our best to provide valuable comparison shopping information.
| Comparison Shopping | |||
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| Walmart.com | Not Available | ||
| Amazon.com | $7.99 (GE) | ||
| HomeDepot.com | Not Available | ||
| Lowes.com | $11.98/2-pack (Feit Electric 7W) | ||
| Information as of March 29, 2010 | |||
How Much Energy/Electricity Will I Save With a 9W Household CFL?
The estimated savings is the product of the estimated number of kilowatt hours saved times the cost per kilowatt hour. Kilowatt hours saved are determined by taking the difference between the traditional incandescent bulb wattage and the watts used by the equivalent CFL, times the estimated number of hours of use, divided by 1,000. The average cost per kWh varies widely across the country from 7¢ in Missouri to almost 26¢ in Hawaii according to the Department of Energy (DoE). The average cost nationwide is about 11¢.
Savings for this bulb are calculated using a more conservative 10¢ per kWh:
(40W-9W) * 8,000 / 1,000 * $0.10 = $25
You can substitute your actual cost per kWh ($0.10 in the calculation above) from your electric bill or using information from the DoE. In addition, you can add in the cost of all of the incandescent bulbs you would buy over the life of this 8,000 hour CFL. This likely will increase your lifetime savings by $5-10.
Who Manufactures These Bulbs?
Westinghouse Lighting, a name you know and trust.
How much light does this bulb produce in watts and lumens?
The 9W CFL light bulb shines 450 lumens of light, equivalent to a traditional 40W bulb.
Is this product EnergyStar qualified?
Yes, this product has been rated and approved by EnergyStar!
Is this bulb dimmable?
No, this bulb is not designed for use with dimmer switches. Using the bulb on a dimmer may shorten the bulb's useful life.
Can this bulb be used with a timer?
The bulb can be used with a timer. But because many timers pass a small amount of electricity to bulbs even when off, a timer may shorten the bulb's useful life.
How can I recycle the bulb when it finally burns out?
It's easy! As you probably know, all CFLs should be recycled properly. Home Depot and Ikea stores accept unbroken bulbs for recycling. Otherwise you can find information on recycling at LampRecycle.org.
Can I recycle the packaging?
No. Unfortunately the “clamshell” packaging cannot be recycled under most residential recycling programs. Please recycle if you can.