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How many times do you need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs?
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∙ 7y ago
comparing to the traditional light bulbs energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs uses 25% to 75% energy and saves money also and it lasts up to 3 to 25 times long so there is no need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs often.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 14y agoMuch less often than incandescent light bulbs. Since they are also more expensive, you won't really save on the light bulbs; the savings come from using less energy.
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∙ 8y agoThese types of bulbs need to be replaced on an as and when basis.
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Which Lighting will be the most energy efficient?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are pretty energy efficient and are energy star rated.
Which is more efficient the fluorescent bulbs or the incandecent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulb is the more efficient one as compared to incandescent bulbs.
Are there energy efficient table lamps?
Energy efficient table lamps are available in many online shops such as LampPlus and YLighting. Lamps can even be made energy efficient by changing the light bulbs to fluorescent spiral bulbs.
Is compact fluorescent light the best energy saving bulb?
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
Fluorescent light bulbs are considered more efficient because they they?
Lose less energy as heat.
What can one use CFL lamps for?
CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamp, and they are an energy-efficient alternative to incandescent bulbs. CFL lamps can be used to replace these bulbs, and they can be placed both indoors and outdoors.
Why are LED bulbs considered to be better at saving energy than compact fluorescent ones?
LED bulbs, or Light Emitting Diode bulbs are far more efficient at turning energy into light than fluorescent bulbs. They are the most energy efficient bulbs available today and last much longer than any other bulbs. Although very expensive, the price is expected to come down over time.
What are the advantages of LED bulbs over other types?
LED bulbs are very energy efficient, much more so than even the twisty fluorescent bulbs. Also, unlike incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, LEDs last an extremely long time. If broken they are not a health hazard like fluorescent bulbs. The downside, at least right now, is that they are extremely expensive.
Can any dimmer work with energy efficient bulbs?
Yes, if they replace the switch at the wall.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Are my opportunities to buy fluorescent light bulbs soon going to be gone?
Fluorescent light bulbs are not going to be illegal to buy, but they make up a very low percentile of the light bulb market. It is highly recommend if you want save to money that you switch to energy efficient light bulbs.
Saving Your Dad Money on Fathe's Day 2011?
For Fathers Day 2011, think about eschewing the typical gifts and giving your dad something more practical. Change out all of the light bulbs in his home with energy efficient bulbs. Because energy efficient light bulbs use much less power than incandescent light bulbs, a house full of them will drop utility bills dramatically. When choosing energy efficient bulbs for Fathers Day 2011, you will have three options. First, you can swap out the bulbs for fluorescent lights. Fluorescent lights are inexpensive, but you will more than likely have to change out all of the lamps and lighting fixtures since the bulbs are not compatible with lamps that take incandescent bulbs. Next, you can opt for the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulb, which are fluorescent lights that are made to fit into traditional light bulb receptacles. Not only do these bulbs use much less energy than regular bulbs, but they will also last much longer, saving your father money in the long run. Finally, you can choose to buy light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are also energy efficient. Because these are new, they are more expensive on the front end, but will last longer than CFL bulbs as well as use less energy.
