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GE Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961
 
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Type: General purpose 60-watt replacement bulbs
About - GE Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961

The GE Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961 is part of the lightbulb test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, lightbulb models like the Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961 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.

Rapid-cycle testing:
Rapid-cycle testing reflects the average number of 2-minute on and 2-minute off cycles each bulb survived.

Warm-up time:
Warm-up time is how long the bulb took to reach near full brightness.
Features & Specs - GE Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961
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 - GE Energy Smart SAF-T-GARD 60W 78961
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GE lights
2/16/2013
Pros
Have Yet To Find A Blub T
That Lasts Anywhere Near
What They Are Supposed To
Cons
Blub Lasted Only 3 Months
Best Uses
None
Comment:
Used it in living room lamp had three in one lamp and they burnt out with in 6 months.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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