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You create dangerous glass shards and release the chemicals inside the bulb. These include phosphorous but more importantly a small amount of Mercury which is a dangerous bio-hazard and pollutant. you should dispose of used fluorescent bulbs safely in a recycling facility which will recover the mercury.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoI assume you re asking that if a bulb in series circuit burns out, then what happens to the other bulbs. If a bulb in a series circuit burns out, other bulb do not light, since the circuit s broken.
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∙ 12y agoThe US Environmental Protection Agency provides information on mercury released from a break and how to clean it up as safely as possible.
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∙ 12y agoIf the lamps are connected in series, then all the other lamps would go out. If the lamps are connected in parallel, then the other lamps would remain on.
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∙ 7y agoThe current stops, so all the lights go out.
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∙ 7y agoThe burnt out bulb needs to be replaced, as it will no longer emit light.
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∙ 8y agoThe circuit is opened and the current flow stops. Final result, the light bulb goes out if it was operating when the filament broke.
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They will go about their day as if the one that, you know, went "bye-bye" never even existed. Pretty inconsiderate for a lightbulb, am I right?
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What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
What are the manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs?
The costs of manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs are about the same aside from the slight different materials.
Which light bulbs are coated on the inside with a powder?
fluorescent
Which state help produce light in fluorescent light bulbs?
Which state helps produce light in fluorescent lightbulbs?
Are regular light bulbs or fluorescent bulbs worse for the environment?
On the one hand, fluorescent bulbs contain toxic materials that can be released when the bulb is dumped. On the other hand, fluorescent bulbs last so much longer than do regular, or incandescent, bulbs that this problem is minimised. More importanlty, fluorescent bulbs use only about one-fifth the electricity of incandescent bulbs, thus helping us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and therefore slow down global warming. Since global warming is by far the greatest environmental danger we face, fluorescent bulbs must be better for the environment.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Which is more efficient the fluorescent bulbs or the incandecent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulb is the more efficient one as compared to incandescent bulbs.
What makes fluorescent bulbs different from other bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs are different from other bulbs in that they use less energy, which makes them cheaper to use, while they're lighting up a much larger area. However one must be careful as they break easily, and the powder inside is harmful when breathed in.
How likely are fluorescent bulbs to break?
It's unlikely unless you strike the glass portion of the lamp. I've installed and serviced 100s of thousands of fluorescent lamps in my job and have never seen one break by itself.
Is it dangerous to break fluorescent light bulbs on your back if you drain the mercury?
Yes, and not just because of the glass it is made of. The bulbs have mercury inside of them which can make you ill.
What store sells the cheapest fluorescent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs can be purchased at most home improvement stores. Some examples are Lowe's and Home Depot. Buying fluorescent bulbs in bulk is the cheapest way to buy the bulbs.
Do fluorescent bulbs get hot?
Yes but not as much as incandiscent bulbs
Do incandescent and fluorescent bulbs produce the same amount of heat?
No, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs do not produce the same amount of heat.
What happens if you break a fluorescent bulb in your hand and you inhale the powder?
of course.... you will die XD
How much is a fluorescent bulb?
fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.
Where can I find information on fluorescent bulbs?
You can find information on fluorescent bulbs all over the internet. You can also check packages of the bulbs at department stores or grocery stores where they are sold.
Which save more energy incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent?
Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity for the amount of light produced.
