Product Description

- Using only 7 watts. - 40 watt replacement. - Lasts up to 7 years guaranteed. - Last five times longer than a standard 1,500 hour chandelier bulb. - Light output 280 lumens. - Average life 8,000 hours. - Candelabra Converter included for standard base sockets. Quality light you can see. .

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21628 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Feit Electric
• Model: ESL7C

Features

• 7 Watt
• 40 Watt Replacement
• 8000 Hours Life
• Candelabra/Medium Base
• 2700° K

From the Manufacturer
7 Watt - Compact Fluorescent Chandelier Lamp - Save energy and money by replacing your standard 40 watt chandelier lamps with this compact fluorescent - Lasts up 7 years - Instant on no flicker - Candelabra/Medium Base 8000 Hours life - 440 Lumens

Amazon.com Buying Guide
Five Tips for Buying Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are energy-saving replacements for incandescent light bulbs. Below you will find information to assist you in choosing the right bulb.

How do incandescent bulbs and CFLs compare?
Incandescent bulbs produce light by passing electricity through a small wire filament, heating it until it glows. Compact fluorescent lamps use an efficient chemical reaction to produce light, which requires 66%-75% less electricity to produce the same light output as a comparable incandescent bulb. CFLs are also cooler than incandescent bulbs and last considerably longer. CFLs are available in the familiar range of styles and colors to suit different applications, including standard round, candelabra, flood, track, three-way, dimmable, indoor, and outdoor.

What are the different base types of compact fluorescent bulbs?
CFLs are available in three base types: screw base, pin base, and GU24.

• Screw base bulbs, which have the familiar Edison screw socket, are the type used to replace existing incandescent bulbs. Simply swap out the old incandescent bulb for your new CFL and save significant energy costs. 
• Pin-base CFLs have small plastic bases with two or four pins and are designed to be used with separate ballasts mounted in fixtures designed for pin-base CFLs.
• The GU24 socket and base system is designed to replace the Edison socket and base in energy efficient lighting fixtures to match the newest ENERGY STAR requirements. Fixtures that use GU24 bulbs are designed to avoid backward compatibility with screw base bulbs, guaranteeing higher energy efficiency.

How long do the bulbs last?
CFLs can last 8,000 to 15,000 hours depending on quality while incandescent bulbs typically last 750 to 1,000 hours.

What types of lighting can I get with CFLs?
While many people are familiar with the bluish-white flicker of a hospital hallway illuminated by old-style 48-inch fluorescent bulbs, in fact a broad range of colors are available. The common colors range from a "soft white", to a medium white to a "daylight" color that has more blue and less yellow. Additionally, a range of novelty colors are available (red, black, green, etc.) including yellow, which is ideal for outdoor lighting as it does not attract insects. For indoor lighting of living spaces, choose a cooler temperature light, while for garages or work areas use the brighter and bluer daylight CFLs which cast a wider area of illumination. If you are using a dimmable fixture, you will need to purchase a CFL specifically designed for dimming; standard CFLs do not have that function.

How do I dispose of CFLs?
Some municipalities allow for regular trash disposal while others require disposal at a hazardous waste facility, or recycling facility. Contact your local waste collection service or municipality for the policy in your area.

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Customer Reviews

Make it easier for people to do the right thing. Not a true candelabra replacement
I purchased these to replace candelabra bulbs and while the base is the correct size, the bulbs are too large to fit most of my chandeliers and covered sconces. They either stick out of the top or are too wide. I want to save the environment and money but I can't replace all the chandeliers, sconces and hanging light fixtures in my older home! I'm disappointed with 3 things.
1) The description. There should be a warning that they are about twice the size of a normal, candelabra bulb OR at least the dimensions should be given so buyers can make their own comparison. .
2) The light output. These are not true 40W incandescent equivalent bulbs. No doubt they will help save on the electric bill but you should know what you are getting.
3) The look. Fixtures with shades or covers are not a problem but they look very utilitarian. They don't look nice in a dining room or foyer chandelier that is open without shade or with clear glass.

Unfortunately, I'm now stuck with about 24 of these bulbs, no where to use them and have to spend more time and money to find smaller environmentally friendly chandelier bulbs. They should make it easier for people to do the right thing.

Be aware of what you're getting
I bought ten of these to replace the 40W bulbs in my chandelier. Here are a few important observations:

- Life: I bought them less than a year ago. One bulb is already dead, even though the light is on only in the day when someone is in the room. Assuming it's on a max of 16hrs/day, the bulb should last over 1 year at its 8000hr rating. I find it odd that the box says it is guaranteed to last up to 7 years, but averages only 8000 hours. That would mean, on average, the bulb should only be on about 3hrs/day to last all 7 years.
- Size: Like many of the CFL chandelier (candelabra E12 base) bulbs out there, the size is much larger than the incandescent version. It is about 1.5" (38mm) in diameter and over 4" (102mm) long. It barely fits onto my chandelier.
- Light Output: A standard chandelier bulb will put out anywhere from 330 to 500 lumens of light. This bulb puts out only 280 lumens, so the light output could be much dimmer than the 40W bulb it replaces. For some reason, the description on this Amazon page currently shows 280 lumens AND 440 lumens.
- Response: These bulbs come on immediately, but they take a few minutes before they reach full brightness.

To me, this is not a true 40W incandescent equivalent bulb. But as long as you know what you are getting, this bulb could still help save you money on the electricity bill.

not too bright
I am very disappointed with the light output from these "40-watt" equivalent bulbs. They all worked right out of the box, but they do not put out 40-watts worth of light - more like 15-20 watts.