The Flashpoint CFL Bulb is the 600w equivalent to the old 'hot lights' of the previous technical generation, yet it only consumes 155w of current in a standard light fixture base. The daylight color balance makes them perfect for replacing standard tungsten bulbs in table lamps for video filming, where window or outdoor light are blended with the interior lit scenes or daylight LED's areemployed. No need to gel windows or go through time consuming post production to achieve pleasing hues. Qliqipedia A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), is a super energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb. This types fit into standard Edison base light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, in this case, a spiral configuration, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp. Compared to incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs use one-fifth to one-third the electric power, and lasteight to fifteen times longer. And it's a lot cooler.