Compact Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescent Lights
Compact fluorescent lamps are designed to replace incandescent lamps and reduce the carbon footprint of a building. Most are capable of retrofitting into existing light fixtures formerly occupied by incandescent bulbs, making it necessary only to buy the lamp and save on the cost of replacement fixtures. This shift toward CFL retrofitting is part of a global movement to produce the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. It is estimated that 40% of all greenhouse gases are produced by commercial properties. Because a significant portion of the electricity used to power building lights is still produced by burning coal, oil, and natural gas, inefficient light fixtures contribute to increased fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Energy saving alternatives such as compact fluorescent lighting has become increasingly prevalent in the world of indoor and outdoor lighting for this very reason. It is hoped that by reducing the consumption of electricity with more power-saving commercial fluorescent light fixtures, the need to burn fossil fuel will decrease, and the pollution caused by burning fossil fuels will proportionally decrease as a result.
Regardless of whether or not retrofitting incandescent fixtures with compact fluorescent light bulbs will actually have enough of a positive impact to reverse rising global temperatures, CFLs are nevertheless here to stay. They have already found their way into most forms of commercial indoor and outdoor lighting, and the technology behind their functionality is constantly being fine tuned and re-engineered for even greater efficiency and color rendering capabilities. Any contractor looking to be taken seriously should become as familiar as possible with commercial fluorescent lighting. As more companies sweat the problematics of rising fuel costs, inflation, recessionary downturns, contractors must make available every form of technology that offers a glimmer of financial hope and environmental sustainability beyond the horizons of the current crisis.
It also helps to share some basic information with cost conscious clients who may be hesitant to spend money on new equipment. Pointing out the enormous savings on power costs as a tangible return on investment is often all it takes to get a client to accept your proposal in the confidence that money well spent is a means of recession proofing themselves.
The first thing to point out to clients is the fundamental inefficiency in the design of the incandescent lamp. Incandescents use the most electricity of any lamp type and tend to have a much lower lamp life than newer technology such as the kind used by compact fluorescent light. Because of this, California has outlawed Incandescents and mandated that they be completely phased out by December 2010. The company that continues to rely upon incandescent is at odds with the inevitable. They are paying more in electricity than they have to pay, more in replacement costs than is necessary, and contributing the global madness of rampant CO2 emulsions. Pointing out to clients that there is a more rational and profitable alternative to this available through LED and compact fluorescent lighting can encourage businesses to have to confidence to move forward in spite of the sluggishness of the economy around them.
You may encounter hesitancy over costs and the quality of compact fluorescent lighting in general. The lamps do cost more. This is a fact. At the same time, the savings they create on power costs and the longer lifespan they enjoy that reduces replacement costs pays the customer back on their investment over time. Because CFL’s rely upon ultraviolet light to produce visible light, they operate on a different spectrum than Incandescents. Recent improvements in compact fluorescent light technology have improved the quality of the lighting they produce and the level of color they can render. Today’s CFL emits a light very similar to an incandescent soft white light, which is less glaring and more comfortable to the eyes, anyway. These two improvements have made it possible for CFLs to be used in almost any indoor or outdoor environment.
Contact your account manager at RLLD Commercial Lighting for information power saving percentages generated by specific CFLs. We can provide you with detailed specifications on any compact fluorescent light fixture you are interested in, and we will also give you a free photometric analysis of your client’s facility that you can lay on the table as a visual keynote to your proposal.
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CFL Lightbulbs in Plain English (REVISED)
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SYLVANIA COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB CF5EL/A15/827/DIM 48 $499.00 |
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4w=20w compact energy saving 5000K fluorescent bulb $3.48 |
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PAR38 23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR 3000K $8.95 |
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PAR38 23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR 3000K $8.95 |
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Leviton 9860-BL Compact Fluorescent Lampholder $32.00 |
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PAR38 23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR 5000K $8.95 |
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PAR38 23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR 5000K $8.95 |
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G25 Globe – GLOBE CFL LIGHT BULBS – compact fluorescent bulb $49.95 |
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Panasonic 60W Replacement Light Capsule BFT15LE/T-C CFL Compact Fluorescent Bulb $5.00 |
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Sylvania 26 Watts Compact Fluorescent Bulb $8.09 |
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48 Bulbs – 75 Watt Compact Fluorescent CFLs – Daylight 6500K $69.99 |
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DC 12V compact fluorescent light bulb CFL lamp for low voltage motor homes cars $11.61 |
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6 Compact Fluorescent Tube Lamp Ballast PL 13 Watt PL13 $65.00 |
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Enertron Compact Fluorescent Lamp Adapter 3500H 120 Vac 11 Watts NEW Made in USA $4.00 |
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Sli Lighting SLT-26144 26144 Compact Fluorescent Three-way Bulb – Soft White - $15.42 |
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Sli Lighting SLT-26137 26137 Compact Fluorescent Bulb – Spiral – Cool White - $15.66 |
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Sli Lighting SLT-26125 26125 Compact Fluorescent Bulb – White – 14w, 60w $8.66 |
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6 PL Compact Fluorescent Tube Lamp Ballast 13W CFL PL13 $65.00 |
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5W Compact BIAX Fluorescent Bulb by GE Lighting 97551 $3.99 |
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Liton LR944 Compact Fluorescent Downlighting 4 Inch Trim Phenolic Baffle Narrow $20.45 |
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38W Compact Fluorescent Tube by GE Lighting 21305 $23.99 |
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12 SYLVANIA 65 WATT R30/BR30 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL USES 16 WATT $59.99 |
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24 SYLVANIA 65 WATT R30/BR30 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL USES 16 WATT $94.99 |
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18 SYLVANIA 65 WATT R30/BR30 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS CFL USES 16 WATT $74.99 |
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QTY 90 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB 13 WATT (60 WATT REPLACEMENT) NEW IN BOX $89.99 |
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12 Dimmable 9W Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Bulbs 9W = 35W $42.00 |
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SYLVANIA 9 WATT ECOLOGIC DULUX S COMPACT FLUORESCENT L $0.99 |
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GENERAL ELECTRIC 13 WATT 4-PIN COMPACT FLUORESCENT BUL $5.00 |
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VitaLume Internally Ballasted Compact Fluorescent 125w Full-Spectrum Warm $42.00 |
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Lot of 4 – 16W – 16 Watt Compact Fluorescent CFL Spiral Flood Light Bulb R30 $14.00 |
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3x PL Compact Fluorescent Tube 2 Lamp Ballast 13W PL13 $45.00 |
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LOT of 3~~Prescolite Compact Fluorescent Ballast ECFP-32C-4P $44.99 |
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Outdoor Canopy Ceiling Light Fixtures Exterior Security Shop Lighting MH HPS CFL $89.90 |
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Outdoor Canopy Ceiling Light Fixtures Exterior Security Shop Lighting MH HPS CFL $99.90 |
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Outdoor Canopy Ceiling Light Fixtures Exterior Security Shop Lighting MH HPS CFL $99.90 |
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Outdoor Canopy Ceiling Light Fixtures Exterior Security Shop Lighting MH HPS CFL $89.90 |
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T5 FLUORESCENT FLUOREX GROW LIGHT = 400 MH compact CFL w 6 grow & bloom bulbs $159.99 |
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PHILIPS COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULB MODEL# PL-C 13W 4 PIN $14.99 |
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24” COMPACT FLUORESCENT AQUARIUM LIGHT 130 WATT REEF FISH TANK HOOD LAMP 2012 $75.95 |
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36′ COMPACT FLUORESCENT AQUARIUM LIGHT 192 WATT REEF FISH TANK HOOD LAMP 2012 $114.98 |
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GROW mh/BLOOM hps T5 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT 2′ft CFL with 4 twin tube bulbs $89.99 |
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48′ COMPACT FLUORESCENT AQUARIUM LIGHT 260 WATT REEF FISH TANK HOOD LAMP 2012 $124.94 |
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T5 FLUORESCENT GROW LIGHT Compact 2′ hydroponic TEK CFL with 2 F55T5 Twin bulbs $74.99 |
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Sylvania Dulux D 13 Watt compact fluorescent lamps base GX23-2 lot of (4) $14.75 |
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BLOOM hps & GROW mh FLUOREX COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT w 4 bulbs / CFL tubes $36.99 |
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6-CFLs 3 BLOOM & 3 GROW LIGHT BULBS Compact Fluorescent $34.97 |
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Lot of 6 3 Way Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb 11=50 20=75 26=100 Watts CFL 3500K $2.25 |
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9 CFL R38 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 23=100W Reflector Recessed Flood $9.50 |
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16 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs14=60Watts Globe Style CFL 14=60 Saves 75% $3.31 |
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16 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs 32=125Watts Super Bright 2100 Lumens 125W CFL $20.50 |
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Philips MASTER PL-H 4 Pin Compact Fluorescent Bulb $19.00 |
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Liton LR935 Compact Fluorescent Downlighting 4 Inch Eyelid Wash With Reflector $26.92 |
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6 Short 13 WATT CFL GU24 TWIST LOCK COMPACT FLUORESCENT Squatmax $29.40 |
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NEW ~ Zoo Med REPTISUN 10.0 UVB Self Ballasted Fluorescent Compact Lamp $16.99 |
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PAR38 23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR 3000K 4PACK $39.99 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 3000K 10PCK $85.00 |
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18 Watt Double Tube Compact Fluorescent NEW 482354 $2.58 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 5000K 10PCK $85.00 |
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15 watt Globe CFL Compact Fluorescent 3000K Bulb Lamp $8.26 |
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6 VANITY Globe G25 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs CFL Energy Saver 11w=40w $24.00 |
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20 Bright White 4100k Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs CFL 13w=60w Energy Saver $38.00 |
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6 FLOOD Light R30 18w=75w Compact Fluorescent Bulbs CFL Track Lamp Brighter 75w $36.00 |
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16 watt R30 Reflector Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $16.89 |
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19 watt R40 Reflector Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $17.93 |
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19 watt PAR30 Reflector Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $19.24 |
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HYFFLCO200D Compact 200 Watt Fluorescent Grow Light $176.03 |
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Universal Triad CF Compact Fluorescent Electronic Ballast C242UNVMES 120-277 NEW $17.95 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 3000K 4PCK $39.99 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 3000K 4PCK $39.99 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 5000K 4PCK $39.99 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 5000K 4PCK $39.99 |
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GE 90-Watt Equivalent Indoor/Outdoor Compact Fluorescent Flood Light Bulbs (8) $29.99 |
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23W COMPACT FLUORESCENT CFL REFLECTOR PAR38 5000K 10PCK $85.00 |
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Powerwise Compact Fluorescent 13 Watt G23 Base 4100 K 2 Pin $5.99 |
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14 watt A19 Mini Spiral Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $16.47 |
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Lot of 6 GE Lighting F9BX/827/ECO 9W 2 Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamps NEW $20.00 |
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24 watt T3 Mini Spiral Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $15.54 |
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14 watt T3 Mini Spiral Compact Fluorescent 2700K Bulb $14.82 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-151280-W3-SN Amber Matte Three Light Compact Fluorescent $589.50 |
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Besa Lighting 3JC-412607-X3-SN Opal Matte Three Light Compact Fluorescent $594.00 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-1512CM-W3-SN Cobalt Blue Matte Three Light Compact Fluorescent $589.50 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-489719-X3-SN Carrera Three Light Compact Fluorescent Pendant $670.50 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-1512RM-W3-SN Ruby Matte Three Light Compact Fluorescent $589.50 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-489741-X3-SN Garnet Three Light Compact Fluorescent Pendant $724.50 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-412319-X3-SN Carrera Three Light Compact Fluorescent Pendant $522.00 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-412380-X3-SN Amber Matte Three Light Compact Fluorescent $522.00 |
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Besa Lighting 3JW-722486-X3-SN Blue Cloud Three Light Compact Fluorescent $724.50 |
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Progress Lighting Compact Fluorescent One-Light Wall Bracket P7344-30 $49.95 |
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Progress Lighting Compact Fluorescent One-Light Wall Bracket P7344-31 $49.95 |
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Lights of America 9142B Compact Fluorescent Bulb $12.62 |
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Sli Lighting Slt-26170 Compact Fluorescent Lamp – Spiral – 23w – 120v Ac $7.91 |
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(10) GE COMPACT FLUORESCENT F18DBX/865/T4/SPX65 13017 $39.99 |
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Sli Lighting Slt-26166 Compact Fluorescent Lamp – Spiral – 13w – 120v Ac $7.47 |
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Sli Lighting Slt-26129 Compact Fluorescent Lamp – 14w – 120v Ac (slt26129) $10.65 |
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Magnalight Ceiling Mount 44W Compact Fluorescent Light CLF – 277 Volts – Ceiling $600.00 |
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Sli Lighting Slt-26173 Compact Fluorescent Lamp – Spiral – 23w – 120v Ac $19.49 |
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Hydrofarm 125 Watt Daylight Compact Fluorescent Bulb Home Lighting New Fast Shi $47.51 |
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FOUR 65W Aquarium compact PC Fluorescent bulb ST NEW $22.99 |
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3 GE Single Tube 13 Watt Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Biax $9.93 |
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Sli Lighting Slt-26127 Compact Fluorescent Lamp – 9w (slt26127) $8.61 |
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Earthmate EP2357AE 23-Watt Spiral CFL Full Spectrum Bulb, 6 Pack $55.11 … |
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Earthmate EP3057AE 30-Watt Spiral CFL Full Spectrum Bulb, 6 Pack $81.47 … |
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Earthmate EP2352AK 23-Watt Super Mini-Spiral CFL 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $39.50 … |
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20W 120V PAR-38 850 Lumen Warm Compact Fluorescent Bulb, Pack of 6 $232.02 20W 120V PAR-38 850 Lumen Warm Compact Fluorescent Bulb, Pack of 6… |
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Earthmate EP4052AE 40-Watt Spiral CFL 2700K Bulb, 6 Pack $62.94 … |
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