Warm Soft White Glow – Energy-Efficient Compact Lighting

The CF5W/827/ST/2P Compact Fluorescent Lamp delivers 230 lumens of soft, comfortable illumination at 2700 Kelvin, creating a warm glow that closely mimics traditional incandescent light. Perfect for hospitality, residential, and ambient lighting applications, this 5-watt CFL is ideal for sconces, desk lamps, task lighting, and compact fixtures where efficiency and long life are important.

With its G23 2-pin base and single tube design, this plug-in CFL is simple to install and designed for fixtures that require reliable, space-saving light sources. Offering up to 12,000 hours of service life, this bulb reduces maintenance costs while providing consistent, flicker-free illumination.

CFLs Were a Step Forward – But LEDs Are the Future

Compact Fluorescent Lamps were once considered a breakthrough in efficiency, offering 60–70 lumens per watt (lm/W) compared to older incandescent bulbs. However, today’s LED retrofit options deliver 80–150 lm/W, providing the same or greater brightness at a fraction of the energy consumption and lasting far longer.

Why Upgrade to LED?

✔ Up to 86% Energy Savings – Switch to LED alternatives for dramatically lower electricity costs.
✔ Longer Lifespan – LEDs last 5–10 times longer, reducing replacements and downtime.
✔ Instant-On Performance – No warm-up time; LEDs reach full brightness immediately.
✔ Mercury-Free Lighting – Safer for the environment and easier disposal.
✔ No More Ballast Failures – LED retrofits often allow bypassing the ballast, eliminating another point of failure.

LED Retrofit Options – Smarter, Longer-Lasting Lighting

Upgrading is easy with three LED retrofit choices designed for G23 2-pin fixtures:

🔹 Plug & Play LED (Type A) – Works directly with existing CFL ballasts for quick replacement.
🔹 Ballast Bypass LED (Type B) – Connects directly to line voltage, removing the ballast for greater reliability.
🔹 Hybrid LED (Type A+B) – Works with or without a ballast, offering the most flexibility.

The Bottom Line

The CF5W/827/ST/2P 5W CFL Soft White Plug-In Bulb is a compact, energy-efficient choice for small fixtures in residential, commercial, and hospitality settings. While CFLs offer a cost-effective lighting solution, upgrading to G23 LED retrofit bulbs provides even greater energy savings, longer life, and a greener, mercury-free solution.

💡 Ready to upgrade? Contact us to explore the best G23 LED retrofit options for your fixtures—lower energy bills, longer-lasting performance, and better light quality await.