SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb, 540 Lumens, E26 Medium Base, Dimmable, 2850K, Warm White, Frosted - 6 Pack (15172)

The SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb is a lighting essential that brings warmth and versatility to any room. With its dimmable feature and reliable performance, this flood light bulb has surpassed my expectations, providing a cozy and well-lit environment for all occasions.The standout feature of the SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb is its warm and inviting illumination. The 540 Lumens of light output create a cozy ambiance, making it perfect for creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.The incandescent bulb's versatility shines through its dimmable capability. It allows me to adjust the brightness according to my preferences or the occasion, providing flexibility in creating the desired mood or setting.With a standard E26 medium base, installing the bulb is effortless, and it fits seamlessly into most fixtures designed for BR30 bulbs. The convenience of replacement ensures that I always have a reliable light source whenever needed.I appreciate the long lifespan of the SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb, reducing the need for frequent replacements and saving me time and money on maintenance.This flood light bulb is an excellent choice for both general illumination and spotlighting. Whether I need to illuminate a larger area or accentuate a specific element in the room, the BR30 shape provides excellent beam spread and even lighting.Moreover, SYLVANIA is a trusted brand with a legacy of producing high-quality lighting products, and this incandescent bulb upholds that reputation.In conclusion, the SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb is a top-notch lighting solution that brings warmth and versatility to any room. Its dimmable feature, cozy illumination, and convenient installation make it the perfect choice for various indoor spaces. If you're looking for a reliable and inviting light bulb, the SYLVANIA Incandescent 65W BR30 Flood Light Bulb is the ideal option. I highly recommend this bulb for its outstanding performance and the inviting atmosphere it brings to my living spaces!

"the Amazon description says nothing about this..."When I bought 6 Jan 2011 the description said:"SYLVANIA 65-Watt 130-Volt BR30 Indoor Flood, 6-Pack Consumer Value Pack # 65BR30 CVP 6PK""Voltage: 130 volts"I _AGREE_ that Amazon should SHOUT that these are 130V lamps, AND that they will be LESS-BRIGHT and LAST LONGER when used on common 115V-125V supply.But 130V incandescent lamps ARE a common practice for certain situations.130V lamps on 120V power last 2.5 times longer!!As a rough guide: if incandescent lamp replacement costs (salary, ladder, downtime) are more than the bulb, you will probably save money by using the next higher voltage bulb."for houses that don't exist (who has 130 volt lines?)"Many-many homes now get 125V power. I have 124V. Standard 120V-design lamps burn bright and die early."...for houses that do exist they'll be dimmer than the advertised 65w."Yes, although "65W" is not the light, it is the power consumed at nominal 130V voltage. Both power and light will be less at 120V, but life will be longer.The Sylvania box is quite clear:Performance === at 130V = at 120VWatts actual: ===== 65 ----- 57Lumens (light): === 640 ---- 470Lifetime avg: ==== 2000 --- 5000Yes, 73% as much light for 88% as much electric bill, but _250%_ as much life!When replacement cost is small, such as home undercounter lights, 130V lamps are a bad buy.When line-voltage is near 125V (which is very common), 120V lamps have short life, 130V lamps may be a better balance of life and light.When replacement cost is large, when you have to pay a worker to go up a ladder, the reduced replacement labor costs can often justify the extra lights and power required to get a specific light level. Schools and factories often specify 130V because of high labor costs.Suppose I want 12 foot-candles all over my 2-car garage. I need 5700 lumens. I can use nine 120@120 lamps or twelve 130@120 lamps.I compute cost for a full year 24/7 (2.4 hours/day for 10 years will be similar). Each of the nine 120@120 sockets will eat 4.4 bulbs. Each of the twelve 130@120 sockets will eat only 1.8 bulbs.The nine 65W (120@120) consume 582 Watts. The twelve 57W (130@120) consume 684 Watts.rating: === 120@120 ----- 130@120bulbs ======= $200 ---------$110 (at $5/bulb)power: ====== $770 -------- $900 (at $0.15/KWh)total: ======= $970 ------ $1,100difference: ---------------- +$130 (130@120V eats more power for the same light)bulb changes == 40 ----------- 22 (130@120V lasts longer for the same light)$130 more operating cost but 18 fewer lamp-changes. If a bulb-change costs over $7.22 (labor or inconvenience), the 130V bulbs are cheaper total operating cost.If your actual voltage is closer to 125V, then 130V bulbs may make sense even at $3/change costs.In a kitchen, use the 120v bulbs. In my 124V garage I need the long ladder to reach the ceiling, and I'd rather do that less often.

We bought a new house and the lighting in each room is different. Some rooms have different types of recessed lighting, some don't even have lighting and the switch is connected to an outlet. Anyway, one of the rooms has recessed lighting and a couple of the bulbs were out so I figured I would buy a box that way I'd have extra in case more went out. Unfortunately, one of the bulbs didn't work and it happened to be the first one I grabbed so I lucked out on that one. Not a big deal since I didn't need all of them at once but I contacted Amazon and they said they would send out a new box right away and that they did. I sent the old box with the bad bulb back and almost three years later I haven't had to replace any of the bulbs again. However, this is in a spare bedroom that isn't used a whole lot so take that with a grain of salt.Pros:- Good price- Looks great- Lasts longCons:- The first box I received had a bad bulb but the second box was fine.- They don’t replace themselves.Overall I’m satisfied with these bulbs. They were a perfect replacement. Even though I don’t use the room that they are in a whole lot they still have held up well over a long period of time. Would definitely purchase again, but it seems like I won’t have to for a while.

you can invest in LEDs but they don't really last that much longer under normal usage condition. If you are going to use a light for an hour or 2 at a time these may be better for you than LEDs if you are going to leave the light on for days on end go for the LED