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R40 23W Frosted CFL Replaces 75W Recessed Flood
- Vendor: Westinghouse Lighting
- Type: CFL
Product Highlights
Special Features for this CFL Include:
- Larger, Brighter R40 CFL Shines Light Where You Need It
- Larger Diameter (4.7”) Fits Wider Spotlight And “Can” Lighting Fixtures
- 23W CFL Replaces 75W R40 With Soft White 1250 Lumens
- Especially Useful In Rooms With In-Ceiling “Can” Fixtures Such As Kitchens And Family Rooms
- Long 8,000 Hour Life Outlasts 3 Traditional Bulbs
- Energy Savings of $42 or $7 For Every $1 You Spend
Additional Information
More Details on the 23W R40 Frosted Spot Light CFL Light That Replaces 75W
The R40 23W long life, frosted CFL flood light creates a soft white light for all spot light applications. This larger and brighter bulb is equivalent to a traditional 75W incandescent spot light bulb. This highly efficient CFL will save you roughly $42 over its life. This CFL saves roughly 75% of the energy used by its traditional incandescent 75W bulb that it replaces. Plus it lasts 8-10 times longer.
Detailed CFL Specifications
| CFL Product Summary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | R40 23W CFL Flood Light Bulb | Use Outdoors? | Yes in Covered Fixtures |
| Watts | 23W | Replaces Incandescent | 75W |
| Average Lifetime Hours | 8,000 hours | Projected Savings | $42 |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Lighting | Part Number/SKU | 36400 |
| Light Color | Soft White 2700K | Size of Screw Base | Traditional Bulb |
| Dimmable? | No | 3-Way Bulb? | No |
| Height (incl. Base) | 6.3 in. | Ballast Width | 2.2 in. |
| Maximum Bulb Width | 4.7 in. | ||
Suggested Uses:
- Larger flood light applications
- Indoor spot lights
- Kitchen and family rooms
- Home offices
- Outdoor covered fixtures though PAR38 is option
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 | Not Available | ||
| Amazon.com | $10.99 (Feit Electric) | ||
| HomeDepot.com | $11.99 (Phillips) | ||
| Lowes.com | $7.98 (Feit Electric) | ||
| Information as of March 29, 2010 | |||
Other Important Information
How Much Energy/Electricity Will I Save With a R40 23W 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:
(75W-23W) * 8,000 / 1,000 * $0.10 = $42
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 23W CFL light bulb shines a soft white 1,250 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 hard cardboard box packaging can be recycled under many residential recycling programs. Please recycle if you can.
