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EcoSmart 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot)
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Approximate retail price:
$18.00
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Type: General purpose 100-watt replacement bulbs
About - EcoSmart 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot)

The EcoSmart 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot) is part of the lightbulb test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, lightbulb models like the 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Brightness:
Brightness indicates the brightness (lumens) of each bulb after 3,000 hours of life testing, as compared with the brightness of a comparable incandescent.

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Features & Specs - EcoSmart 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot)
info Outdoor use when used base up No
info Outdoor not exposed to moisture Yes
info Works with fully enclosed fixture Yes
info Works with semi enclosed fixture Yes
info Works with electronic timer No
info Works with photo cell No
info Works with motion sensor No
info Dimmable No
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User Reviews - EcoSmart 100W Soft White CFL ES5M8234 EDXO23 475110 (Home Depot)
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5.0
I like the color
4/19/2012
Pros
Brightness
Cons
Price
Best Uses
Chandelier
Comment:
I have a five bulb chandelier with different types of cfl bulbs and I like this one the best
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
 
2.0
Bad Labeling
1/13/2012
Pros
cheap
Cons
Base shape fit problems
Don't want your calls
Label Unreadable
Nearly illegal label
Best Uses
Comment:
Standard lamps and down lights. It will not fit in some shades because base is too wide. Bought a GE bulb that did fit.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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