Product Description

The Sylvania 13-watt mini-twist CFL bulbs cast a warm white light and are more illuminating than an incandescent bulb. These bulbs are a fantastic way to help curb energy consumption and lower electric bills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6575 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Sylvania
• Model: 29149

Features

• 13-watt compact fluorescent
• Emits more light than incandescent bulb
• Incandescent wattage equivalent to 60 watts
• Voltage: 120 volts
• Provides a great way to lower energy costs, reduce heat, and extend the bulb life

Customer Reviews

Not instant-on
These bulbs are decent, but they do not light up instantly like some other models/brands. They take 1/2 - 1 second to come on, so they're not great for a hallway unless you would normally leave them on all of the time anyway.

The light color is very white. It's not too blue-ish or green-ish, but it's not as "soft" as the "soft white" of other brands; you won't mistake it for incandescent.

With those caveats, this is still a decent bulb. I'd buy a Sylvania CFL way before I'd buy a GE CFL.

I think these are a reasonable deal...
I have found better prices, [...]. I have installed them throughout our house and note the following:

Noticeable reduction in power bill.
Perfectly reasonable light, especially in shaded lights.
Best for areas where lights are on for more than 30'.
Not good for closets or similar "off-on" situations.
Last for a long time.
Can't be used with dimmers.
Take a few bulbs to local recycler about twice a year.

Don't "Stock up" until you know what you are buying!
Compact florescent(CF) bulbs are a great way to lower your energy costs,reduce heat and extend the life of your bulbs.That being said be aware that different types/brands have different Operating characteristics, some have harsh almost "Halloween" style light, some take a minute or so to warm up to full brightness, some take a split second to come on at all. Not every CF is going to meet your needs in a particular situation, so try different ones until you find the ones that say look good in the kitchen, although others might be better to read by,don't feel bad using a Halogen to read if the CF gives you a headache, and don't "Stock Up" until you have tried and like the light output.