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Which compact fluorescent bulbs have the shortest warm-up period?
I'm starting to replace some incandescent bulbs with CFLs now that they are available in soft white. I have tried several brands of CFLs (mostly floodlight-style "bulbs"), but they all start out quite dim and take 30-60 seconds before they have normal light output. Does anybody have recommendations on which brands (soft white floodlight style) come on right away without the initial dimness?
I am in the same boat as you.
The flood style bulbs are terrible, I wont use CFL in those until something better comes along.
For standard base CFL bulbs,I just bought a bunch of Phillips bulbs and they work great, instant on, very bright, small size.
John
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