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R20 9W Frosted CFL Replaces 40W Recessed Flood
- Vendor: Westinghouse Lighting
- Type: CFL
Product Highlights
Special Features for this CFL Include:
- R20 CFL Delivers Great Lighting In Many Applications
- Small Diameter Fits Most Spotlight Or “Can” Lighting Fixtures
- 9W CFL Replaces 40W R20 With Soft White 300 Lumens
- Especially Useful In Home Offices And Other Rooms With In-Ceiling “Can” Fixtures
- Long 8,000 Hour Life Outlasts 4 Traditional Bulbs
- Energy Savings of $25 or $6 For Every $1 You Spend
Additional Information
More Details on the 9W R20 Frosted Spot Light CFL Light That Replaces 40W
The 9W long life frosted flood or spot light CFL creates a soft white light for all spot light applications. Its smaller size fits well in recessed fixtures designed for R20 bulbs. Equivalent to a traditional 40W incandescent spot light bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $25 over its life or about 75% of the energy used by the traditional incandescent 40W bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 4 times longer.
Detailed CFL Specifications
| CFL Product Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | R20 9W CFL Frosted Flood/Spot Light Bulb | Use Outdoors? | Yes in Enclosed Fixtures |
| Watts | 9W | Replaces Incandescent | 40W |
| Average Lifetime Hours | 8,000 hours | Projected Savings | $25 |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Lighting | Part Number/SKU | 36663 |
| Light Color | Soft White 2700K | Size of Screw Base | Traditional Bulb |
| Dimmable? | No | 3-Way Bulb? | No |
| Height (incl. Base) | 4.0 in. | Ballast Width | 1.9 in. |
| Maximum Bulb Width | 2.5 in. | ||
Suggested Uses:
- Smaller size flood/spot light recessed or can fixtures
- Indoor flood/spot lights
- Down light applications
- Kitchen and family room flood/spot lights
- Home office flood/spot lights
- Outdoor covered fixtures though PAR30 and PAR38 probably better options
Price Comparisons
We update our price comparisons periodically. We try to find comparable brand-name bulbs. However, many retailers only offer multi-packs that may or may not meet your needs. Also, they 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 | $11.97/2-pack (Phillips) | ||
| Amazon.com | $9.99 (Feit Electric) | ||
| HomeDepot.com | Not Available | ||
| Lowes.com | $6.97 (GE) | ||
| Information as of March 29, 2010 | |||
Other Important Information
How Much Energy/Electricity Will I Save With an R20 9W CFL Spot Light?
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
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 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 a soft white 300 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?
The cardboard box packaging can be recycled under many residential recycling programs. Please recycle if you can.
