Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Update 1: The website worked. See this posting for web / e-mail info.
Update 2: Buying 12 mini spirals at Home Depot.
I bought a 5 pack of compact flourescent bulbs from Sam's. They cost more but last longer and use less energy, so they should be cheaper over time.
One burned out within 6 months in our storage room. Ted says they should not be put in places where you turn them on and off a lot. But that's what we do with lights. Turn them on and off a lot.
I'll call the 800# on the bulb and see what they say...
Commercial Electric
800-378-6998
SKU# 319-733
Model EDO-13
120V 60Hz
13W .200A
V# 42836
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Comments
Not all lights are turned off and on a lot. I have a bunch of my lights in my den and living room on timers. They come on as it gets dark and go off at 2 in the morning. Also my kitchen overhead light stays on almost all the time (why not? I'm saving all this energy!). But I don't use compact fluorescents in the bathroom, utility room, or bedrooms.
I don't think the lights last anything like what the packages say but you should still get a few years out of them. One of the early ones I had just got dimmer and dimmer over time even though it still worked. They also result in savings because they produce less heat, meaning you need less air conditioning.
Posted by: Ted | September 15, 2003 11:38 AM
Dear Sir/Madam
I read a message at this URL http://mac.fiveforks.com/jeb/blog/archives/000271.html
And I had a same problem with Commercial Electric compact fluorscent.
SKU No 772-429
Model EDXOS-19
V # 42836
And my question is, Can I get the email address for the company (Commercial Electric)? Or maybe the website ? Thank you
Posted by: Adhi Wirjana | October 18, 2003 06:03 PM
I have similar problems with the 319-733. Can I get the web site and contact information. The 1-800 number is a nightmare.
Thanks.............
Posted by: Jim | November 12, 2003 08:55 PM
I bought a few Commercial Electric CF bulbs. All of the vanity globe style burned out within 2 months (at $8 each!). Most of the ones that are still working make a fair bit of noise. I've never has these kinds of problems with CFs with all the other brands I've bought over the past 6 or 7 years. Most of the very first ones I bought are still working.
The big difference (up to buying the C.E. bulbs) was that the older ones may have a fair bit of a warm-up period before they reach their peak brightness.
Posted by: dMacy | November 17, 2003 03:43 PM
SKU#774-265 flood light said it had a 5 year guaranteed lifespan (if run for 4 hours a day). Died in 1.5 months running 8 hours a day. I didn't keep the receipt or box, but who the hell does for a damn lightbulb? I could have and should have purchased 2 normal light bulbs at the same cost. I can't find a website for this company either... anyone get a free replacement or anything?
Posted by: Lowsy Bulbs | November 27, 2003 11:47 PM
The manufacturer is Commercial Electric or Spring Lamp or TCP depending on where you look on the bulb or box. Try the "contact us" at www.tcpi.com. Be nice in your e-mail to them, and you'll get replacement bulb(s) sent to you. -- Editor
Posted by: Me | November 28, 2003 12:37 AM
Thanks for the info. I sent them an email on the 28th and haven't heard anything yet.
Posted by: Lowsy Bulbs | December 4, 2003 05:38 PM