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42W CFL Twist Equivalent to 150W Bulb

Vendor: Westinghouse Lighting
Type: CFL

Product Highlights

This CFL pair will save an estimated $108 over their lives

Each CFL is projected to last 10,000 Hours

Special Features for this CFL Include:

Maximum Light Where You Need It Most
Use as a Grow Light for indoor plants
Replaces 150W Bulb With Incredible 2800 Lumens
Lots Of Light Requires Larger Size So Check To Make Sure It Fits
Total Height 7.1 Inches; Total Width 2.8 Inches
Extra Long 10,000 Hour Life
Energy Savings of $108 or $15 For Every $1 You Spend

42W long life twist CFL generates a ton of light — 2,800 lumens equivalent to a traditional 150W incandescent bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $108 over its life for great energy savings. A great return on your investment! This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by its traditional 150W incandescent bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 10 times longer. This bulb is great for work areas and any area needing lots of light. It is relatively large at 7.1 inches high so it won't fit in all fixtures. The long life bulb will last for 10,000 hours on average or about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb. The soft white color is like your traditional bulbs with a regular screw-in base. You can use outdoors in covered fixtures, too. The bulbs are manufactured by Westinghouse Lighting, a name you know and trust.

Additional Information

More Details on the 42W Twist CFL Light That Replaces 150W Bulb

The 42W long life twist CFL generates a ton of light — 2,800 lumens equivalent to a traditional 150W incandescent bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $108 over its life for great energy savings. A great return on your investment! This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by its traditional 150W incandescent bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 10 times longer.

Detailed CFL Specifications

CFL Product Summary
Description	42W CFL Twist Bulb	Use Outdoors?	Yes in Covered Fixtures
Watts	42W	Replaces Incandescent	150W
Average Lifetime Hours	10,000 hours	Projected Savings	$108
Manufacturer	Westinghouse Lighting	Part Number/SKU	36645
Light Color	Soft White 2700K	Size of Base	Traditional Bulb
Dimmable?	No	3-Way Bulb?	No
Height (incl. Base)	7.1 in.	Ballast Width	2.7 in.
		Maximum Bulb Width	2.8 in.

Suggested Uses:

Work area lighting
Grow light for indoor plants
Reading lamps
Room lighting fixtures
Any area needing lots of light
Relatively large size at 7.1 inch height

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.

Our Prices Better Value Than Other Major Retailers

Comparison Shopping
Walmart.com	No comparable bulb
Amazon.com	$9.45 (GE)
HomeDepot.com	$95.64/12-pack (Feit Electric)
Lowes.com	$9.98 (Sylvania 40W)
	Information as of March 29, 2010

Other Important Information

How Much Energy/Electricity Will I Save With a 42W CFL Twist?

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:

(150W-42W) * 10,000 / 1,000 * $0.10 = $108

Chances are your savings will be greater. 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.

Who Manufactures These Bulbs?

Westinghouse Lighting, a name you know and trust.

How much light does this bulb produce in watts and lumens?

The 42W CFL light bulb shines a very bright 2,800 lumens of light, equivalent to a traditional 150W 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?

No. Unfortunately the “clamshell” packaging cannot be recycled under most residential recycling programs. Please recycle if you can.