Does anyone know what the difference is between these opaque ceramic bulbs and translucent ones? I know the one is clear, but does one appear brighter than the other (in same wattage)? Is color tint a little different, like warmer/cooler with one kind...
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Hi. Having tried both I have to say that yes, the translucent ones do appear brighter. That's why I got the opaque ones because I wanted a more subdued type of lighting. I would say also that the opaque can probably be described as a "warmer" type of lighting. It just depends on where you want to use these as far as placement and the effect you will get.
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Hello Mr. Curtis. I bought these a while back and found they make your headlights "whiter". They have a very light hint of blue. These ARE NOT even close to HID intensity. They are slightly brighter, but not significantly. I would try Phillips Crystal Vision bulbs. They are about as good for 35 rather than 50+. I bought them and had them burn out within several months after use... I'm not sure if it was something I did or if it was just a bad batch. A friend of mine also had some really good luck with ebay bulbs that were "XEON" or something like that.Here is how they looked in my car: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3965245/2003-hyundai-accent/photo-gallery/ Hello Mr. Curtis. I bought these a while back and found they make your headlights "whiter". They have a very light hint of blue. These ARE NOT even close to HID intensity. They are slightly brighter, but not significantly. I would try Phillips Crystal Vision bulbs. They are about as good for 35 rather than 50+. I bought them and had them burn out within several months after use... I'm not sure if it was something I did or if it was just a bad batch. A friend of mine also had some really good luck with ebay bulbs that were "XEON" or something like that.Here is... » Read More Hello Mr. Curtis. I bought these a while back and found they make your headlights "whiter". They have a very light hint of blue. These ARE NOT even close to HID intensity. They are slightly brighter, but not significantly. I would try Phillips Crystal Vision bulbs. They are about as good for 35 rather than 50+. I bought them and had them burn out within several months after use... I'm not sure if it was something I did or if it was just a bad batch. A friend of mine also had some really good luck with ebay bulbs that were "XEON" or something like that.Here is how they looked in my car: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3965245/2003-hyundai-accent/photo-gallery/ « Show Less
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I actually own one from early 2012 (when they were "300 lumens"), and a new one that I just bought in late 2013. The old one has a blue hue and seems brighter than the new one, which has a yellow hue. Unless my new one is defective, the bulb has actually changed. I tried swapping the batteries between the two to see if that was it, and was the same. Older one--blue hue and brighter, Newer one--yellow hue and dimmer. Honestly it's a little frustrating because I was expecting the same brightness and hue.
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Find one with a higher wattage equivalent, they work but not as bright as i would like. I also need to keep one of the original bulbs in the circut. (7) LED & (1) regular filament bulb. If I didn't bulbs would constantly flash. Has to do with Malibu transformer voltage regulator.
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I read a review that said the same thing. I've had mine in for 6 months and no problems. They seem just as snug as the OEM ones I pulled out. IMHO the best out there unless you want fancy LED lighting. Also, I don't know why they say Xenon, mine came with ordinary type bulbs, I noticed they were considerably brighter but not sure if that is just because they are new vs the old "cloudy" ones.
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The bulb has no tint but it is more opaque. It is not real bright. I don't use the light as I have very bright overhead lighting. The replacement bulbs are 25 watts. I love my mirror and wish I had purchased it years ago. The height is perfect when I sit on my vanity stool. Good magnification and very clear. I hope this helps.
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It is VERY noticeable, I have a 2700K and a 2100K right next to each other and the 2100K has more blue added to the spectrum, the visible light is somewhat purple whereas the 2700K is very red. The 2100K is marked "for veg and flower" I've never tried using it by itself but I imagine it would make a suitable light if you could only afford to get one bulb, it's not ideal for veg but it'll work and it's great for flower.
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The glass it opaque white. With the halogen bulbs provided it produces a yellow hue. However if I could find the correct LED/CFL bulb type that produces natural/bright white then it would cast a white hue.
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I bought T10, 25 watt, tubular bulbs as others have stated. However I chose to buy the clear (non-frosted) versions of these bulbs, because for the particular paintings we bought, the clear bulbs seemed to highlight the paintings better. If your paintings/pictures are covered with glass, the frosted bulb may be a better choice because they reflect less on the glass than the filament of a clear bulb will.
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LED bulbs are more energy efficient than halogen bulbs, and they definitely don't produce the heat that halogen bulbs do. I just purchased 3 of these bulbs last week to replace the halogen bulbs in our under cabinet track lights over the sink, and I love these bulbs. And I have to say that these bulbs are brighter than the bulbs I replaced. I was very impressed with these.
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No, not quite the same. This bulb is the same shape and fits the same socket, but the quality of the light is much warmer and not the "daylight" color that Ott lites advertise. I found the Ott lite too cold, and it didn't really feel like daylight to me. I also didn't feel it rendered color accurately, despite the "True Color" name. So I've put this warmer one in my Ott lamp and like it better just as a pleasant light. It also doesn't render color accurately, though.
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I am not able to upload an image unfortunately. I do though have one of these bulbs on a planted better system on my office desk. It is a very crisp yet cool white color. The blue tint is not very visible or overpowering and makes the white light appear softer while still showing a crisp white rather than a blue or yellow tinge. You may be able to view my particular system on our company (That Fish Place - That Pet Place) facebook page. I hope this information helps you.
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These lamps are not quite as warm as incandescent bulbs, but they are not a harsh blue either. I am using them in two bedrooms and a long hallway and the light is a clear white and brighter than the incandescent candelabra bulbs that I was using. They seem to be the same color temperature whether at full brightness or at a reduced brightness.
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They are about the same brightness, but I think they are a more white color of light. The original lights seemed to have a slight yellow tint. I like the color better, the best thing is that they stay cool to the touch and draw much less power.
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The blue bulb gives off a different light effect. You most likely will only want the clear bulb. This is an odd size bulb, difficult to find, and they are able to package it with a second bulb which will most likely go in the trash.
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Sorry, I didn't know there was a difference. It's whatever the seller listed. BTW, I really like the light. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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They are "warm" which is a misnomer because 3000 Kelvin isn't a yellow "warm" light but a more white light... Not quite flourescent.. but definitely not warm. All the LED bulbs use this warm/soft terminology which is very poor and misleading. "Soft" is 2700 kelvin which is warmer (although still not as warm as incandescent.)