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20W MiniTwist CFL Replaces 75W Bulb
- Vendor: Westinghouse Lighting
- Type: CFL
Product Highlights
Special Features for this CFL Include:
- Small Size Fits Almost All Lighting Fixtures
- Brighter Light Works Throughout Every Room
- Replaces 75W Bulb With A Bright, Soft White 1200 Lumens
- Extra Long 10,000 Hour Life Outlasts 13 Traditional Bulbs
- Saves 75% of Electricity Used
- Energy Savings of $55 or $22 For Every $1 You Spend
Additional Information
More Details on the 20W MiniTwist CFL That Replace 75W Bulb
The 20W long life MiniTwist generates soft white light that's great is many applications. It's equivalent to a traditional 75W incandescent bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $55 per bulb over its life. A terrific return on your investment! This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by its traditional incandescent 75W bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 10 times longer and generates 1,200 lumens of light.
Detailed CFL Specifications
| CFL Product Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 20W CFL MiniTwist Bulb | Use Outdoors? | Yes in Covered Fixtures |
| Watts | 20W | Replaces Incandescent | 75W |
| Average Lifetime Hours | 10,000 hours | Projected Savings | $55 per bulb |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Lighting | Part Number/SKU | 36615 |
| Light Color | Soft White 2700K | Size of Screw Base | Traditional Bulb |
| Dimmable? | No | 3-Way Bulb? | No |
| Height (incl. Base) | 4.3 in. | Ballast Width | 1.8 in. |
| Maximum Bulb Width | 2.3 in. | ||
Suggested Uses:
- Desk lamps
- Reading lamps
- Room lighting fixtures
- Just about everywhere!
Price Comparisons
We update our price comparisons periodically. We try to find comparable brand-name bulbs. However, many retailers may not have similar wattage bulbs or manufacturers. Also, not all bulbs are EnergyStar approved. We do our best to provide valuable comparison shopping information.
Our Prices Better Value Than Other Major Retailers
| Comparison Shopping | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart.com | $7.00 (GE) | ||
| Amazon.com | $8.35/2-pack | ||
| HomeDepot.com | $59.28/24-pack (Feit Electric 18W) | ||
| Lowes.com | $4.48 (Feit Electric 18W) | ||
| Information as of March 29, 2010 | |||
Other Important Information
How Much Energy/Electricity Will I Save With a 20W CFL MiniTwist?
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:
(75W-20W) * 10,000 / 1,000 * $0.10 = $55 per bulb
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 10,000 hour CFL. This likely will increase your lifetime savings by $5-10 per bulb.
Who Manufactures These Bulbs?
Westinghouse Lighting, a name you know and trust.
How much light does this bulb produce in watts and lumens?
The 20W CFL light bulb shines a bright 1,200 lumens of light, equivalent to a traditional 75W bulb.
Is this product EnergyStar qualified?
No. This CFL was previously approved by Energy Star but does not meet the most recent standards.
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?
The cardboard box packaging can be recycled under many residential recycling programs. Please recycle if you can.
