What temp are these CFL bulbs?

Doug3581 · #1 04-18-2006, 03:33 AM

Might be an easy question to answer but I don't know where to look.
The packages don't seem to identify the temp, and with the discussions of different temps (and online places where you can order the same size in different temps) I got to wondering.
Got them at Wal-Mart, FWIW.
http://www.norcom2000.com/users/dcim.../identify.html
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James S · #2 04-18-2006, 07:43 AM

I thought this information should be easy to find on their website somewhere, but after a few minutes of digging around I dont see where they tell you. It's my memory that they are warm or soft white and very yellow/green in color to my eye. I'd guess that they are the standard 2700k temp, at least the older ones I have are definitely that color.

jmw19 · #3 04-18-2006, 08:04 AM

Often the CCT is part of the item number - check the ballast for a printed string of letters and numbers. Since these are "Soft White", I'd bet they're 2700 to 3000K.
I believe those got good reviews, though, along with the Osram/Sylvania bulbs, so as long as they're not offensive to your eyes, they should be fine.

Jon

James S · #4 04-18-2006, 08:33 AM

I've had good luck with the GE bulbs that I've got, they have been of decent quality. But the color temp is too low for my tastes. The sylvania/osram bulbs are 3000 or 3100k which to me is just white enough not to be yellow/green but without the blue overtones that the higher temps add. Those are my current favorites.

Best thing about the GE bulbs is that they are easily available everywhere, you have to look around or go to lowes to get the sylvania ones. For me it's worth it though.