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I would recommend ordering elsewhere. The order came extremely quickly (3 days). The bulb works when inserted. No problem there.
The issue: no where on the package does it indicate the bulb is a full spectrum bulb. Now I see the description on the site says "white light replacement light bulbs for Bell & Howell Sunlight Desk Lamp." I thought a replacement bulb for a full spectrum bulb would mean the replacement is also full spectrum. Apparently "replacement" in this case means it fits in the 4 prong socket and will give light. Neither the website ad nor the package indicates this is a full spectrum light. I feel ripped off. My burnt out bulb is marked "balanced spectrum" and "manual daylight" on it--not clear what manual daylight means. I suggest ordering the Verilux bulb from another source which is described as a full spectrum bulb.
Also, at the time I ordered (3-4 days ago), I had to order a package of 2 bulbs from this company (Lilgift). Today the website indicates bulbs can be ordered one at a time. I see also the suggested tags for this product and "full spectrum" is not one of them.
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These are great bulbs at a very good price point. I suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) so I really value my Sunlight Therapy lamp. I was excited to order and receive my bulb. It lasts a very long time, saves me money compared to incandescent bulbs, and does not flicker! The light is soft, easy on my eyes, and yet gives me all the illumination I need and really helps lift my mood.Best Deals for 27 Watt SAD Sun Light Therapy Lamp Replacement Bulb
ASIN: B000NKKKUCDO NOT ORDER THIS BULB AS REPLACEMENT FOR VERILUX FLOOR LAMP. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL NEED TO GRIND PLASTIC EDGES DOWN WITH A DREMMEL TYPE TOOL. A NAIL FILE WILL NOT BE ENOUGH TO GRIND THE AMOUNT YOU'LL NEED TO ADJUST IT.
MY MISTAKE, ordered for Verilux floor lamp bulb replacement (cracked orig, moving lamp and banged it).
The base design for this model I ordered is much different than Verilux's. Quick glance appears same but
plastic section that contains the 4 pins is different shape and the pins are slightly shorter.
1. The plastic section design causes bulb to pop/bounce out of Verilux lamp. When I compared them, realized that Verilux
sides have approx 1/8"+ space at bottom of plastic closest to pins. This model I ordered the sides of the plastic begins at the base. So that I wouldn't have to wait to order another, return for exchange, time, shipping costs etc. I had to grind a space on ea side with my Dremmel equivalent to space distance of my Verilux bulb.
2. The 4 pins are a fraction shorter, without finding a ruler to measure, guessing approx. 1/32-1/16".
3. I compensated for pin distance and the space needed on sides combined for grinding.
After I grinded with caution, inserted bulb, powered on, all 4 lit fine, no flickering, light quality comparable to my Verilux. To be fair for product review, I gave 4 stars for immediate performance, don't know how many hrs. it will function. Obvious would not reduce rating stars for my error ordering wrong design. The bottom is not oval like Verilux, has odd shape but this does not affect inserting the bulb nor the performance of it. It is solely due to the side design of the plastic base. ENLARGE A VERILUX BULB PIC WITH ENLARGED PIC OF THIS BULB SIDE BY SIDE ON YOUR COMPUTER, YOU SHOULD NOTICE DIFFERENCE IMMEDIATELY NOW THAT I'VE POINTED OUT. Otherwise as most persons are busy with daily demands, Amazon is fantastic time saver shopping, so this bulb could easily be considered cost saving replacement.
I don't plan on adding to this review and took the time to be fair to seller, Amazon, manufacturer of bulb and Verilux. Explained my error, how to fix in case you've already order this one as I did, save you time & $ to use it until you need another replacement bulb to help you and reduce unfair future product reviews.
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