Re: Compact Fluorescent Bulb brands?

In article <[email protected]>,
 Pete Stephenson <[email protected]> wrote:

> On a similar note, I'm curious what the difference is between the 
> retail-packaged Commercial Electric 60-watt equivalent spiral CFLs and 
> the "Contractor Grade" Commercial Electric 60-watt equivalent spiral 
> CFLs. Both are available at Home Depot, both are manufactured by the 
> same company, but the "contractor grade" ones come in a bland cardboard 
> box, while the retail ones come in a flashy retail package.
> 
> I wonder if there's actually any mechanical difference between the two 
> types of bulbs, or if it's just a packaging/marketing ploy? If they're 
> exactly the same, I might as well buy the "contractor" ones, as they're 
> bulk-packed and less expensive.

As a rude follow-up to myself, I wanted to post some information I 
discovered today.

Turns out the "Contractor Grade" box of these bulbs just has the exact 
same lights as the retail-packaged one, only they're in a brown 
cardboard box with styrofoam filler rather than a clear plastic 
container.

12 bulbs for $17.99 today at Home Depot. Not a bad price at all!

I bought a box, and they're exactly the same in all respects. Just FYI.

-- 
Pete Stephenson
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