I am wondering whether to get the "white" or "warm" version of this bulb. I am using these to light an outdoor area &amp; want as much light as possible.
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I bought the white and it is very bright I use it on my front porch in a motion sensor it is very bright I bought 2 bulbs I hope this helps
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If you want a bulb that is close to the standard yellowish incandescant light "Warm White" is what you want like these here. If you want the bluish/white fluorescant look then you want "Cool white".... I run strickly warm white because cool white is just too bluish/ghostly to me
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That is a bit of a relative question... I will muddle the situation by saying it is in between. It is not a white/blue light (what I suspect you call cool) nor is it a soft, yellow light (what you probably call warm). I have multiples of these installed in my home. By playing with the level of brightness, I am happy with every one of them.
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I have put these bulbs along side 40 watt incandescent, and I'd say the light output was comparable...perhaps just a tad less. 50 watt seems to be common in vanity fixtures, so you would certainly say that the output was not enough if replacing all. As I said earlier, the color is more of an issue (to me) than the output. Noticeably 'cooler' than incandescent, and not warm enough (IMO) to be called 'warm white.'
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I had the same issues when I bought my lights... It's just a combination of colors it seems, I still love em'. If you want a true white one, you might have to fork out for dedicated light.
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I'd really recommend that you use LED bulbs for this lamp because it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified,
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My wife said cool white and I must agree . I am looking and trying other bulbs but have not had any luck with color.
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I was not impressed. If you ever need bright lighting (i.e. for reading, etc.), then you may want to go with a higher-wattage version. The light is nice, but if you can 'see' the bulbs, they do have some glare to them as they are clear, not frosted. If you are just looking for something that will give nice ambient lighting, you should be fine with them, though. I ended up using these in open, recessed can fixtures above our downstairs bar and they are fine there - but I don't need a bright light in that location. Also - these are NOT dimmable, so if the lamp has a 3-way switch, you may want to look at other options. Hope that helps! I was not impressed. If you ever need bright lighting (i.e. for reading, etc.), then you may want to go with a higher-wattage version. The light is nice, but if you can 'see' the bulbs, they do have some glare to them as they are clear, not frosted. If you are just looking for something that will give nice ambient lighting, you should be fine with them, though. I ended up using these in open, recessed can fixtures above our downstairs bar and they are fine there - but I don't need a bright light in that location. Also - these are NOT dimmable, so if the lamp has a 3-way switch, you may want... » Read More I was not impressed. If you ever need bright lighting (i.e. for reading, etc.), then you may want to go with a higher-wattage version. The light is nice, but if you can 'see' the bulbs, they do have some glare to them as they are clear, not frosted. If you are just looking for something that will give nice ambient lighting, you should be fine with them, though. I ended up using these in open, recessed can fixtures above our downstairs bar and they are fine there - but I don't need a bright light in that location. Also - these are NOT dimmable, so if the lamp has a 3-way switch, you may want to look at other options. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Not sure if I understand the "daylight bulb" term. My bulb is energy efficient and the light is what I'd call 'white' versus the 'yellow' that is given off from the old round style bulbs. I use this lighting at my home desk and it works very well for me.
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Hi - I think it will depend on what other lights you are using. The light is on the white side of the spectrum and noticably more white than traditional incandescents. It is not as harsh as the ones with a really white light. I have been using one bulb 24 hrs a day this winter in a room we use occasionally. It is fine, but I intend to replace it with a softer light this spring when I move the plants outdoors. I hope this helps.
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Color temperature or Physical temperature? 1 - Color temperature wise these seem to have a cooler white/blue effect, but without being over the top. Can't give you an actual temperature though. 2 - Heat wise, it'll depend on what your OEM bulb and wiring harness were rated at. Even running a bulb 5W higher could inadvertently cause issues with your bulb housing and light itself. I can't agree with the previous posters sentiment the "light energy goes up then heat energy goes down". The strength of the light (measured normally in 'lumens') will typically increase as the bulbs wattage increases, as would surface/air temperatures.
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While still "warm white," they are slightly cooler than the traditional incandescent bulbs. I would estimate about 3000K vs. the usual 2700K. However they are not in the "daylight" category (6000K). You might notice a slight difference if you mixed bulb types.
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Is there such a thing as warm color LEDs for walkways? My 15-yr-old walkway system uses warm color 4 and 7 watt bayonet bulbs. I bought a bathroom light with PV switch and the LED bulb is way too white bright for my tastes.
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I would describe it as bright white -- 5600K or higher. That's my best estimate given that it's already installed outside, and I can't easily compare it to a cooler bulb.
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I bought them a month ago, and just to tell you compared to other LEDs they forsure are bright white pure 6000K. On the road, for others you'd be seen, but for you the light output on the road is im afraid of no use. I ended up switching to 35W 6000K HIDs which looked pretty much the same but with 10x more light out put, good luck :)
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No, not warm. Stark white. You would think the bulb manufacturers would put this information on their packaging
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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.)