4 Pack DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs! 23w = 100w ULAmerica Model: SDS23P UL Listed 1600Lumens 8000 Hrs Life Energy Star
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of 4 Pack DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs! 23w = 100w ULAmerica Model: SDS23P UL Listed 1600Lumens 8000 Hrs Life Energy Star
Customer Review: ULA CFL DIMMABLE PROBLEMS IN RECESSED FIXTURES
Summary: 5 Stars
ULA CFL DIMMABLE LIGHTS HAVE AN UNACEPTABLE FAILURE RATE IN RECESSED FIXTURES WHICH ARE NOT INCLOSED. SO FAR OUT OF 100 BULBS I HAVE HAD A FAILURE RATE IN EXCESS OF 12% IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH.
I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ASKED ME TO MAIL HIM THE BULBS SO THAT THEY COULD DETERMINE THE REASONS FOR THEIR FAILURE. HE PROMISED TO SEND ME OUT ADDITIONAL BULBS TO COMPENSATE ME FOR ADDITIONAL FAILURES AND FOR THE COST OF SHIPPING. I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM HIM AFTER REPEATED INQUIRIES.
IF YOU HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE LIGHTS THE ULA LIGHTING PERSON I SPOKE WITH WAS:
ASHOK
2448 BALME DR.
SAN JOSE, CA 95122
CELL PHONE - (408)569-3127
EMAIL - ASHOK@ULIGHTING-USA.COM
Customer Review: Works but not perfect
Summary: 3 Stars
I've read a number of reviews on dimmable CFBs and went ahead and just got the 4 pack of the ULAmerica bulbs to try out. I've put them in two recessed lighting cans hooked to two different dimmer switches and one of my 3 way lamps for testing. The short version is they are somewhat whiter than I had hoped, but not terribly so - compared with the 100 watt Sylvania can lights in there it's about as bright but somewhat whiter, not as soft. It comes on quickly as opposed to other CFBs I have around the house that take several seconds to "warm up" and get to full brightness.
You _can_ hear it buzz, however, which is a deal breaker for me. At full power it's fine but once you kick down to a lower level it buzzes in all fixtures I tried it in - not terribly loud and much quieter than others, but I can hear it when I'm in a quiet room (which I often am) - if the TV were on or pretty much anything else making noise you'd never notice it but for me it didn't cut it. Also, at very low power it starts to "flicker" slightly - which you should probably expect with fluorescent. This only happens on the "full slide" dimmers I have, not in the 3 way - you have to get it pretty low before it's a problem.
So long story short, depending on how far away the light is from your ear and the "noise floor" in the room, these may work. For high ceilings in recessed lights it'd be fine - but for close lights where you might be reading or working, you'll probably hear them humming when not at full power.
Customer Review: Worst deal on amazon
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought a four pack of these bulbs because I wanted a kitchen light that I could dim because it currently uses 3 60 watt conventional bulbs.
I read the reviews and these looked pretty good. The only thing they didn't tell you was that they cannot be used in an enclosed fixture. The only place that limitation is mentioned is in small type on the bulb base.
Of course I didn't see that until the bulbs burned out. They only lasted about a week. I don't know of any dimmable fluorescent bulb that can be used in an enclose fixture. There should have been a better warning on the package and in the specifications. i am very displeased.
Customer Review: You get what you pay for
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased about 20 of these. After 6 months 3 are still working. They are great for about 2 weeks and quickly die after that.Customer Review: very high failure rate
Summary: 1 Stars
Bought these for an open dining room light with four bulbs (I had purchased 8 bulbs to place extras in other fixtures)
Within a couple weeks all 4 bulbs failed, so I put the extras in there.
Now a couple months later, 2 of the 4 have failed.
Since I really want to go with CFL, will try another manufacturer, but do not recommend these