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Dimmable Spiral Fluorescent Bulb
Dimmable Spiral Fluorescent Bulb
Dimmable Spiral Fluorescent Bulb
Item# 903233
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Overview

  • Save a bundle - they not only use less energy, they also last longer
  • You'll still have all the light you're accustomed to with incandescent bulbs
  • Instant operation - no waiting for the lights to come on
  • They won't interfere with your X10 home automation system

Essential Info

For years, the rule of thumb on fluorescent bulbs was that they couldn't be dimmed. But not anymore! The new Dimmable Spiral Fluorescent Bulb works with most household dimmers and is dimmable down to 20%. Emits up to 1,380 lumens (equivalent to a standard 75-watt bulb) yet only uses only 23 watts of power.


Important notes:
  • Smarthome does not offer technical support on this product, please contact the manufacturer directly for all product support.
  • Defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days, please contact the manufacturer.

What's Included

  • One Dimmable Spiral Fluorescent Bulb
  • More Info


    Get all the light you're accustomed to, yet only using one third of the energy! Conserving has never been easier than with these fluorescent light bulbs that are three times as efficient as standard, incandescent bulbs. Still, they emit a soft glow similar to that of incandescent lights, so your home won't have that harsh, washed-out look. Average life span for these bulbs is 8,000 hours — more than five times standard 1,500-hour incandescent bulbs.


    Won't Interfere With Your Home Automation System
    These are also among the few fluorescent light bulbs on the market that won't cause problems with your X10 home automation system. The Smarthome technical staff has searched far and wide, high and low, and everywhere else in between for fluorescent bulbs that are X10-compatible, and these are among the very few that won't inject any noise in or near the critical X10 zero crossing point. For X10 operation, we recommend using non-dimming appliance modules, like the ApplianceLinc, although lamp modules will work if they are not dimmed.

    We also offer a wide variety of fluorescent bulb styles: the Mini Bulb-Shaped Fluorescent Bulb, the Mini-Spiral Fluorescent Bulb, the Flood Light Dimmable Fluorescent Bulb, and the 15w Dimmable Fluorescent Flood Light.


    This product has been awarded the ENERGY STAR. Click here to view all ENERGY STAR products.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Manufacturer:Greenlite Lighting
    Manufacturer Product No.:908117
    Style:Spiral Dimmable
    Watts Used:23
    Light Output (Lumens):1380
    Color Temperature:2700K
    Turn On:1-2 seconds
    Average Life:10,000 Hours
    Energy Star Qualified:Yes
    Guarantee:5 Years
    Temperature Range:-6F to 120F
    Length:6.385"
    Approvals:UL, UL(C),and FCC (Part 18), Energy Star Compliant
    Line Noise in X10 band Generated:4mV



    Reviews

    22 Ratings
    5 star: 27%  (6)
    4 star: 5%  (1)
    3 star: 9%  (2)
    2 star: 14%  (3)
    1 star: 45%  (10)
    Average Customer Rating
    (22 customer ratings)
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    CAROL -- katy, TX   11/17/2008
    Will not turn on with X-10 . . will turn off.
    JAMES -- dallas, TX   10/16/2008
    It didn't work with my X10 switches.
    RALPH -- paulsboro, NJ   3/10/2008
    these items do not work at all with X 10 products. i have two lamps both plugged into the same X10 modual and when turned on only one will light and the dimming is staggered not easing to the dim position...very unhappy and have not used them and they sit in my drawer...this product took forever to be deliver and now i know why..the product stinks!
    JULIAN -- brookline, MA   12/20/2007
    doesn't really dim much at all. stick with non-dimmable if this is all you get.
    THURMAN -- rudy, AR   11/2/2007
    I am not sure that the bulbs are at fault or if it is the dimmer. But they do not dim very much, and sometimes one or two of them do not come on when turned on (4 light fixture).
    TODD -- spring, TX   9/12/2007
    Slow to respond to dimming; bulb was too large for many of my lamps - did not fit under the harp; does not always respond to X-10 commands; does not dim low enough for me.
    KYLE -- san deigo, CA   8/26/2007
    only dim to a point not a true dimmable bulb only dimms about half brightness not worth advertiseing as dimmable
    ROBERT -- anaheim, CA   8/23/2007
    does not dim very much
    JAMES -- uniontown, OH   8/23/2007
    Somewhat dimmable, makes a faint humming noise, but pretty good
    CARDIN A. -- seminole, FL   8/12/2007
    These are OK, but still flicker some in the 55% mode and lower.
    John -- PA.   11/20/2007
    At present, trying to dim these CFL's is like trying to slow down an AC shaded pole motor by lowering the voltage. At first there may be some slowing then the motor will just stop. There may also be significant heating. In my opinion, the perfect X10 compatible bulb may have to contain the X10 receiver and special control circuitry within the bulb base itself. It may be the only way to place control circuitry between the "ballast" and the actual lamp. Of course the cost of this combo could be $30 or more. The only alternative right now is to use CFL's in applications that do not require dimming and keep incandescents for the rest.
    FRED -- pine bush, NY   7/31/2007
    so far, they are still lighting and working well.
    ZOLTAN G. -- holland, PA   7/29/2007
    Seems to work very well so far .. No flicker, and no noise. Good natural light color.
    JOHN R -- forest hills, NY   7/9/2007
    This product is wonderful. No noticeable difference in light color from an incandescent. These CF are slightly brighter and will not dim below 20% but that is not a significant drawback if it uses less electricity and saves me money.
    DONALD -- east setauket, NY   7/2/2007
    The unit generates considerable electrical noise that jams my telephone while it is in the dimmed mode. It doesn't, stangely, interfear with the X-10 communication. I probably will continue using it, remembering to turn off before using the phone.
    JOHN -- hazel green, AL   6/29/2007
    FINALLY a dimmable bulb. Thanks!
    KATHY -- mason, MI   6/28/2007
    I haven't used them yet, but they appear to be too big fit in some of my lamps or lights fixtures.
    MICHAEL -- troy, NY   6/27/2007
    Dimmable is somewhat misleading, calling it capable of being used by a dimmable light fixture without failing would be more apt. It does dim, but not even close to the range of normal light bulbs, under the best conditions it may be capable of responding as the product literature states, but I'd be surprised if it responds through more than about 30% of the normal range under normal conditions. After testing this bulb, I'm still looking for a real dimmable flourescent bulb.
    HAROLD -- titusville, FL   5/9/2007
    Works great...using it with X-10. Perfect for family room where dimming is a must.
    FRANKLIN -- linthicum, MD   4/3/2007
    I'm very pleased with this bulb. Many of my light fixtures are on dimmer switches, including X10 and Insteon devices. Until now, I was unable to convert those "dimmable" lights from incandescent lights to flourescent bulbs. While the overall range for dimming is not as broad for the flourescent bulb as it was for incandescent bulbs, it is more than adequate for my needs. The bulbs are a bit pricey, but generally worth the cost. Hopefully, the bulbs will come down in price over time.

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