are these bulbs instant on?
1650164
Can't you use a lamp with the lights bulbs everyone is talking about. Thanks
1548385
I have these bulbs in a touch lamp. I really didn't notice the delay. There is one, but it is so minimal, it doesn't really make a difference to me. They do the job I bought them for and that is all that counts. Hope this helps.
394813
Yes, just like a "regular" bulb. They are brighter if that's important to you. It was to me.
2199236
No they are not. We use 25 watt bulbs in ours. Anything bigger is too bright.
877988
Yes. They are also easy to install. They also come with new bulbs however I reused my high output bulbs and saved the new ones.
1401130
Sorry, I'm not sure. I do know that this type of bulb has a short life compared with regular bulbs. Generally they are not on for that long in any case.
931681
Good question! I brought the same ones, and all they did was fast blink? They are suspost to work just like a regular bulb??
1659596
No, the bulbs do not flicker; they look just like incandescents. Even the color of the light is like incandescent, not the blinding white I hoped to avoid. One of the two bulbs I purchased takes a fraction of a second to come on, the other instantly. Otherwise, they are perfect for me. I am very pleased with them.
818314
All I had to do was wire them directly into an outlet and they came right on when I flipped the switch. Bulb is included
31492
No, they are fluorescent bulbs. I never noticed any increase at all in my electric bill. I had the light on for approximately 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week for 3 or 4 months.
230696
yes.These bulbs are well protected when they arrive be careful when you open package they pop out easy.I been using my every night still working.
1229478
No. Although you get some light immediately, they take about 2 minutes to get to full brightness.
793870
Yes, perfect fit. And they look awesome. Don't freak out if they don't work at first, flip the plug around in the socket, unlike a bulb, they are polarity conscious.
1092835
No, they have the pin connectors. You could find one at a hardware store, but a little mods (sanding some of the plastic on bulb) may be nessesary. The bulb included is very good though.
2226724
No,and also they are the small neck bulbs, like the night lights. If you buy the 40 watt ones they are pretty bright.
375968
Just like someone else mentioned, they come on almost instantly (there's a fraction of a second delay), but it does take maybe 10 seconds or so before they reach their maximum brightness. The color of the light is definitely closer to that of an incandescent bulb than a lot of other fluorescents, but is still not exactly like the light that you'd get from an incandescent bulb.
1363602
Yes. They are the halogen work lamp bulbs, like you would get for portable construction site lights. Just like those, you'll have to turn them on and let them sit in a well ventilated area (outside) for about 5-10 minutes to burn off the chemical coating before your first use. After that you'll be fine. Very bright and VERY hot!