Earlier on, I posted that I was trying out the N:Vision CFL bulbs in our kitchen.  We just had recessed lighting installed with a dimmer and I was trying out the 40 watt equivalent flood lights.  They didn’t dim and they were too stark.  I returned them to Home Depot today when I went there to buy a new dishwasher.  I’ll have more on the dishwasher later.

But, I decided to give N:Vision another shot.  I bought the regular style light bulbs (they’re the kind of funky wrapped tube type), again in the 40 watt equivalent, soft-white version.  They actually use 9 watts.  This time, I used them in my office and in the bathroom.  I put the first one up and compared it against the single 75 watt bulb I have in the office.  Notice the difference…

I think it looks great.  Their light is close to the warm yellow light that I like about incandescent bulbs.  I think having a cover over the light makes a difference.  So, I’ve added 4 bulbs around the house and I’ll be going back to Home Depot to get some 15 watt bulbs which are 60 watt equivalents. 

So, all told I’ll be removing 8 bulbs, or about 480 watts and replacing them with 76 watts. 

Our electric bill is currently $150 per month.  I’ll be sure to let you know the changes I see over time.  But if the labels on the box are correct, I’ll be saving a couple of hundred dollars a year with this change.  Add that these bulbs have a 7 year warranty so I don’t need to replace them, and I’m very happy.

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