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Globe 48412 13-Watt Ultra-Mini Compact Fluorescent Spiral Bulb (60-Watt Incandescent Equivalent), Cool White, 4-Pack | 
 enlarge | Brand: Globe Electric
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $14.80
You Save: $0.19 (1%)
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 22636
Color: Cool White
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 1.8 x 4.1
Model: 48412
UPC: 842235484121
EAN: 0058219484128
ASIN: B000GBIVXG
Release Date: September 15, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | A 13W CFL is equivalent to a 60W regular incandescent bulb. It uses less energy, and helps protect the environment. Depending on your kWh rate, you will enjoy significant dollar savings per bulb! | | • | Globe Ultra Mini cool white compact fluorescent light bulbs simulate daylight making them ideal for offices, reading areas, kitchens, and workshops. | | • | Globe's Ultra Mini size fits most fixtures that require a standard medium base regular incandescent bulb. | | • | The lifespan of one Globe Enersaver bulb is 8,000 - 10, 000 hours and will outlast 8-10 regular incandescent bulbs. | | • | Globe Enersaver bulbs are warranted to last 5 years! If it fails before that time, we will replace it. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Much too expensive, warranty sub-par August 9, 2008
You can find comparable 13 watt CF bulbs at Home Depot for $4.88 / 4 pack. The Home Depot bulbs have a longer warranty.
I bought both these bulbs and the Home Depot bulbs and can not tell a bit of difference in color, ramp-up time, etc.
Save your money -- which you are probably aiming to do by shopping for items like this anyway.
 Okay for the price, some annoying downsides June 2, 2008
Purchased the 4-pack for my 4-light bathroom vanity fixture. The compact design is a nice fit for any light as some of the full-sized CFLs can be too large (CFLs are generally bigger than incandescent bulbs). I've had problems fitting CFLs into some light fixtures, but these are actually a little smaller than normal incandescent bulbs.
My biggest complaint is that the lights take about half a second to turn on after I flip the light switch. It was annoying at first, and it took some getting used to. Also, the lights take an additional 30 seconds to reach full brightness.
I have other CFLs in the house made by GE, and they do not suffer these problems: they turn on right away and are at full brightness immediately. They are pricier than these Globe CFLs, but I think it's worth it. I would highly recommend the GE brand CFLs and I probably won't be buying from Globe again.
 not a good first experience February 22, 2008
This was my first experience with compact fluorescent bulbs. I ordered a four pack of the 23 watt bulbs and a four pack of the 13 watt bulbs. The 23 watt bulbs arrived first. They were thrown in a box with very little packaging. One of the bulbs had broken. This was a bit disturbing since they contain mercury. After doing some research, I learned that if you break a fluorescent bulb, the mercury is only hazardous within the first 15 minutes or so. This is because it is in a gas form and will soon disperse into the environment. So if you break one, walk away and try to ventilate the room it was broken in. Anyhow, I sent the bulbs back (including the broken one). This was very easy and I received new bulbs about two days later that were in their original packaging. Thank you Amazon for making this so easy. I also received a confirmation email indicating that they received the damaged bulbs. When I got the bulbs home, I found that they were slightly too thick to fit into one of my floor lamps. I consisder this a learning experience and I don't blame Globe for this. I put a bulb in my other floor lamp and it burned out in about 15-30 minutes. The second one lasted about two days. The third and fourth ones are still going after a couple of weeks. I would not order from Globe again.
Harsh spectrum, slow initial illumination. December 27, 2007
These feel like the previous generation of CF lights.
They take more than a second to turn on, and they flicker as they illuminate. They have a very wide spectrum output, but low lumen levels. The light creates very crisp shadows and a very artificial feeling light--not unlike older style florescent bulbs.
 Nice, if you want the hospital/flourescent look for your house. October 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use these in my basement for the laundry room and don't find the light they produce to be very natural. Personally I find "soft white" (2700K) version to be more natural and more easy on my eyes. The ambience of these bulbs is very cold similar to a hospital or government building.
If your looking for a light bulb similar to incandescent light bulbs found in most homes, buy the "soft white" version of these. I also purchased those, and I prefer them for my main rooms.
If you're looking for a cool white light like flourescent tubes, buy these.
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