Bulb for recessed light

17 years ago

Hi,

Just posted this in Lighting but thought I would ask here also.

For recessed lights in a kitchen, has anyone used GE 23w R-25 Genura CFL Reflector Bulb EL23/R25?

These are 3000k because it is a white kitchen (2700k is too yellow on my cabinets) and equal to about 1100 lumens, but are very expensive, about $32 each.

Rated Lifetime: 15,000 hours

They are R25 which makes them smaller than a R30 (5 - 8ths less). Equal to about 100 watt Incad.

Anyone seen or experienced these?

Thank you very much!

Bob

Other info from conservationmart about these bulbs:

This is admittedly an expensive light bulb, but it is a technological breakthrough, being one of the smallest, brightest, and longest life fluorescent reflectors available today. As a 23 watt R-25 reflector it is more compact than the 60 to 75 watt R-30 reflectors it typically replaces.

It has a rated life of 15,000 hours, which is 50% longer than other compact fluorescent reflectors. Unlike other compact fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs, the Genura will not suddenly burn out. It will simply slowly become less and less bright over time, lasting somewhere between 20,000 and 50,000 hours (though by 20,000 hours the light output be about half what it was when it was new). For track or downlights, particularly those that are hard to reach, there is no better choice than the Genura.

Initial Light Output: 1100 Lumens

Power Consumption: 23 watts

Dimensions: Width 3.1", Length 4.9"

Rated Lifetime: 15,000 hours

Color Temperature: 3000 degrees Kelvin

Color Rendering Index (CRI): 82

Start Temperature: 32 deg. F. (0 deg. C.)

Power Requirements: 120 Volts AC, 60 Hz

This compact fluorescent light should not be used outdoors where it would be exposed to the elements, in poorly ventilated fixtures, or on dimming circuits. Use only with photocells, motion detectors, and electronic timers that are suitable for use with compact fluorescent light bulbs.

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Comments (4)

59 Dodge
17 years ago
hmmm, I have 35 watt Halogens, alto I wudda bought Xenon's had they been available. They are on dimmers and usually the dimmer is less than half way on, so burning 17 watts max and that at least doubles the life of the halogen.
They were probably 2 or 3 dollarish.
I'm still waiting on "dimmible LED's" Phillips will have them before too long. They should make any other type of lite feel antiquated---in terms of life, power usage, heat output, etc etc

Gary
bugbite
Original Author
17 years ago
Gary,
I hope affordable LEDs come soon for kitchen recessed lights. I see that Cree has them for $80+. Might even consider them but the light choice is 2700k or 3500K. I purchased both colors (CLFs) at HD and tested them. 2700k is not good on my white cabinets (as I mentioned earlier) and 3500k is way too blue (for me anyway). So I am hoping someone gets a 3000-3100k LED that I can afford.
Actually when I checked out LEDs I believe that they were as efficent as CLFs. But they start instantly and lasted forever. 15000 hours on the bulb I listed should last long enough that LEDS will be perfected and affordable when I need to replace them, if the 15000 hours proves valid.
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59 Dodge
17 years ago
I will go back and research some more. There are some affordable Non Dimming Led Light bulbs now that are made for can lights---by affordable, I mean in the price range you quoted for the florescents.
I suspect that once Phillips gets the dimmable LED's out, Osram, GE, etc etc, won't be far behind , and prices should drop once the "Competition" begins.
I best checks to see if I have acquired any diseases that affect the elderly---as I seem to be getting "Green"
Actually, to tell the truth, I just love deny the utility companies any more of my hard earned retirement pay than I hafta-----Ya know what I mean?
Our Electric is usually about $60/month but I want to get it below $50.
Anyway, thanks for your post, that is certainly a step in the right direction, for this point in time.

Gary
hk_san_diego
17 years ago
I tested a 6 LED can light, the beam was a 30"diameter at the counter . Dimming over 10 -20% it flickered , it looked weak for 65 watts. As long as you have the bulb socket type can you could use CF -incandescent - LED - etc.