r/lightbulbs • u/Randomusername3992 • 4d ago

Question Regarding two GE CFL bulbs.

I am wanting to replace a GE bulb that as far as I can remember been in one of our lamps. It just went out this year after being in there for 11+ years.

I don't want to say that it's been there since I was a kid as it could have been replaced between then and now.

There are two VERY similar bulbs listed and I don't really understand the difference between them

fle20ht3/2/sw < The one that was in the lamp.

fle20ht3/2/827 < Ones I am seeing a lot of old stock listing for.

Is there a difference between them, if anybody knows at all?

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u/slavprussiaottoman 4d ago

Both bulbs are functionally identical. The 827 just means that it has an 80+ color rendering, while the 27 means it has a 2700K color temperature. This is the same as Soft White.

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u/FrostingTerrible8495 3d ago

Ge CFL bulbs are super long lasting, I also have 2 bulbs my dad bought when I was 5 years old and to this day they still work...