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Compatibility With Fixtures
Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the compatibility of the Philips Lighting 38334-9 bulb with various fixtures, including ceiling lights and wall lamps. However, some users had difficulty replacing the bulbs due to physical limitations or injury, and one user encountered issues with the company's return policy.
Lighting Performance
Customers have mixed opinions on the lighting performance of this Philips CFL bulb. While some appreciate its long lifespan, comfortable and solid lighting, others report that their bulbs burned out quickly. The bulbs are a good value for those willing to replace them frequently or looking for an alternative to more expensive incandescent bulbs.
Durability
Customers have mixed feelings regarding the durability of these Philips Lighting bulbs. While some report long-lasting usage, others find them to burn out relatively quickly.
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Quality
Works great, plugged right in and turned right on.
Long-lasting (6 years) cfl, good for supplementary atmospheric light.
The only thing i don't like is that they burn out at about 18 months.
The spectrum is good, and i like the tall twin tube better than the shorter triple tubes i am slowly but surely replacing.
Price
Bright, solid lighting and a great price point versus local retailers!
That's good considering the wakeup light itself was well over $100 new.
Shipping
I'll wait the two days and just order it here next time instead of wasting all the time and gas i did driving all over town on ... Read More
With amazon prime i had my new light bulb in two days, next time i will just order it here instead of looking all over town.
Packaging/appearance
I was worried it would be damaged in transit but came perfect
Competitiveness
I originally bought one of these at a hardware store and have been using it for years, as a replacement for another brand bulb ... Read More
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
good, last, great, fine and easy. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 199 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 9 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The only thing i dont like is that they burn out at about 18 months
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I originally bought one of these at a hardware store and have been using it for years as a replacement for another brand bulb that was not reliable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Cant find this bulb in any of the hardware stores in my town amazons normally my goto place for these obscure sorts of things and lesson learned
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ill wait the two days and just order it here next time instead of wasting all the time and gas i did driving all over town on a fruitless search for this one little thing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont care if they only last for two years ill take paying a few extra dollars every couple years for a new cfl as opposed to the extra 50month in electric bills i would be paying with incandescents thats 600year math geeks and i have a very small house
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Um pretty sure incandescents have those too
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im fully on board with cfls always will be until i see or experience definitive proof for myself that they are a detriment to society
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I went to a lot of stores trying to find this light bulb and after two days i gave up and found it here
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