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| About - EcoSmart PAR38 ECS 38 Bright 75W 866194 DimmableLED (Home Depot) |
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The EcoSmart PAR38 ECS 38 Bright 75W 866194 DimmableLED (Home Depot) is part of the lightbulb test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, lightbulb models like the PAR38 ECS 38 Bright 75W 866194 DimmableLED (Home Depot) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| Features & Specs - EcoSmart PAR38 ECS 38 Bright 75W 866194 DimmableLED (Home Depot) | |
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Outdoor use when used base up |
No |
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Outdoor not exposed to moisture |
Yes |
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Works with fully enclosed fixture |
Yes |
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Works with semi enclosed fixture |
Yes |
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Works with electronic timer |
Yes |
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Works with photo cell |
No |
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Works with motion sensor |
No |
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Dimmable |
Yes |
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Happy with performance and quality
2/4/2012
Pros
Quick to full intensity
Cons
Pricey
Best Uses
Kitchen recessed lights
Comment:
I have older CFL flood lights in my kitchen and it takes a long time for them to reach full output which can be annoying especially in the morning when it is dark. I have replaced one of the CFL's with this LED bulb and in a second it reaches near full intensity. I have this bulb positioned over the area where I make coffee first thing in the morning and it is great. At about $30 each at Home Depot I cannot replace all of the bulbs but as they die I will look to replace them with this bulb.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Light does not "flood"
1/29/2012
Pros
Bright
Easy To Install
No warm up time
Cons
Not a "flood" light
Best Uses
In a narrow area
Comment:
I'm stunned that CR could give this flood light such a positive review. Yes, it is bright, and yes, it comes on with full brightness immediately.<br /><br />But this is a flood light, and as such I should provide a fairly wide light radius. This bulb shines brightly, but directly down. My flood lights are about 4 feet apart, which is fairly standard, and this would require flood lights to be about 2 feet apart.<br /><br />I'm extremely surprised that the experts at CR did not consider this at all when rating this product. I've tried to think of a place where I could use a bulb like this, and about the only place is over the landing on my staircase. Otherwise, a bright light that only shines directly downward is very limited.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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