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9W Household CFL Traditional Shape Bulb Replaces 40W

Vendor: Westinghouse Lighting
Type: CFL

Product Highlights

This CFL will save an estimated $25 over its life

Each CFL is projected to last 8,000 Hours

Special Features for this CFL Include:

Great Replacement When You Need Traditional Bulb Shape In Open Fixtures Or With Clip-On Lamp Shades
Perfect for Small Lamps Requiring Modest Amount Of Light
Works Well In Outdoor, Covered Fixtures Like Porch Lights Or Lamp Posts
Replaces 40W Bulb With 450 Lumens
Long 8,000 Hour Life, About The Length Of 10 Old-Fashioned Incandescent Bulbs
Energy Savings of $25 or $6 For Every $1 You Spend

9W Household CFL Traditional Shape Bulb Replaces 40W

9W Household CFL is shaped like a traditional incandescent bulb. It works great in lamps with clamp-on lampshades and in open fixtures where a solid bulb look is preferred over a spiral or twist shape. For example, you might want to use this bulb in hanging pendant fixtures. You can also use them in outdoor covered fixtures like porch and garage lights. 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. Another terrific energy-saving investment! This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by the traditional incandescent 40W bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 8 times longer with an average life of 8,000 hours. The soft white color is a perfect replacement for most lights, indoors and outside.

Additional Information

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.

Detailed CFL Specifications

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.

Our Prices Better Value Than Other Major Retailers

Comparison Shopping
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

Other Important Information

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?

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.