GE
GE 12165 Blunt Incandescent Bulb 40W Clear
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Illuminate with Warm, Inviting Light Introducing the GE Lighting 12165 Light Bulb, designed to bring a touch of elegance to your chandeliers and sconces. These clear, blunt-tip bulbs provide a warm white glow, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in any room. Specifications: Brand: GE M...
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Overview
Illuminate with Warm, Inviting Light
Introducing the GE Lighting 12165 Light Bulb, designed to bring a touch of elegance to your chandeliers and sconces. These clear, blunt-tip bulbs provide a warm white glow, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in any room.
Specifications:
- Brand: GE
- Model: 12165
- Bulb Type: Incandescent
- Bulb Shape: B10
- Base Type: Candelabra Screw E12
- Wattage: 40 Watts
- Voltage: 120V
- Light Color: Warm White
- Color Temperature: 2500 Kelvin
- Brightness: 280 Lumens
- Finish: Clear
- Average Life: 1500 Hours
- Special Features: Instant On
- Count: 2 Bulbs per Pack
Key Features
CHANDELIER LIGHT BULBS: These candelabra light bulbs are the perfect decorative light bulbs that fit most chandeliers, sconces, or fixtures where the bulb is visible.
LIGHT BULB STRENGTH: These candelabra light bulbs use 40-Watts or 280 lumens.
LONG-LASTING: The chandelier and ceiling fan light bulbs are rated to last 1.4 years based on 3 hours of daily use. These long-lasting GE candelabra bulbs will not disappoint.
COST EFFICIENT: Each candelabra light bulb costs $4.82 annually to operate based on 3 hours per day use at $0.11 per kWh. These efficient GE light bulbs (candelabra design) will not disappoint.
WHITE LIGHT CANDELABRA LIGHT BULBS: The candle light bulbs emit a warm, soft white light.
Specifications
Brand
GE
Model
12165
Bulb Type
Blunt Incandescent
Wattage
40W
Lumen Output
280 lumens
Light Color
Warm, soft white
Estimated Lifespan
1.4 years (based on 3 hours/day use)
Estimated Annual Cost
$4.82 (based on 3 hours/day use at $0.11 per kWh)
Shape
Candelabra (blunt)
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Designed as chandelier light bulbs, ideal for decorative fixtures where the bulb is visible.
- Emits a warm, soft white light, contributing to a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
- Rated to last 1.4 years based on 3 hours of daily use, offering extended bulb life.
- Each bulb is cost-efficient to operate, with an estimated annual cost of $4.82 based on standard usage.
- The blunt incandescent shape provides a classic and unobtrusive appearance in various fixtures.
👎 Cons
- As an incandescent bulb, it is inherently less energy-efficient than LED or CFL alternatives.
- The 40-watt rating and 280 lumens may not provide sufficient brightness for general room illumination in larger spaces.
- The warm, soft white light color temperature is fixed and not adjustable for different lighting needs.
- Lifespan is based on 3 hours of daily use; heavy use will reduce its overall duration.
- While cost-efficient to operate, incandescent bulbs generally have a higher energy consumption than modern alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of fixtures are these GE 12165 bulbs best suited for?
These blunt incandescent bulbs are designed as chandelier light bulbs, making them perfect for decorative fixtures, sconces, or any fixture where the bulb itself is visible.
What is the light output and wattage of these bulbs?
These candelabra light bulbs use 40 watts of power and produce 280 lumens of light output.
What kind of light color do these bulbs emit?
The GE 12165 bulbs emit a warm, soft white light, creating a comfortable and inviting ambiance.
How long can I expect these light bulbs to last?
These chandelier and ceiling fan light bulbs are rated to last 1.4 years, based on an average of 3 hours of daily use.
Are these bulbs considered energy efficient?
Each bulb is cost-efficient, with an estimated annual operating cost of $4.82 based on 3 hours per day use at $0.11 per kWh, although they are incandescent rather than newer LED technologies.
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