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Are flourescent light bulbs dangerous?
Compact Flourescent Light bulbs do contain mercury and can be dangerous if broken because of this.
What light bulb uses less amount of energy?
compact flourescent light bulbs (cfl) the swirly ones
Where can one find more information about CFL bulbs?
The term CFL bulbs stands for Compact Flourescent Bulbs. You can find general information on sites such as Wikipedia or you can look at CFL's for sale at online stores such as Lightbulbs-direct and LampShopOnline.
Can a 4-pin compact fluorescent socket accept bulbs of different wattage?
Yes and no. There is a small range of wattage for which the built in ballast is designed for. Best to stick with the original wattage 4 pin lamp.
Can halogen, incandescent and compact flourescent bulbs with the same screw in base be used interchangeably in the same fixtures?
Yes you can use any of those as long as the base is the same.
Why do your house light bulbs burn out fast?
House light bulbs may burn our fast due to a few reasons, such as using bulbs with higher wattage than the fixture is designed for, poor ventilation around the bulb causing it to overheat, frequent on/off cycling reducing its lifespan, or poor quality bulbs. Make sure to use the correct wattage, ensure proper ventilation, and invest in higher-quality bulbs to help them last longer.
What is an element that is the gas in the light bulbs?
Argon or dry nitrogen are common fill gasses in high wattage bulbs. But low wattage bulbs are just vacuum with no fill.
How many amps does a chandelier use?
The amperage that a chandelier draws is based on the amount of bulbs and the wattage of the bulbs used in the fixture. Count the amount of bulbs and multiply that number by the wattage of the bulbs. Take this total wattage and use this formula. I = W/E. Amps = Watts/ Volts.
Why can light bulbs be called heat bulbs?
Heat bulbs would be a more appropriate name because incandescent bulbs transform 90% of electricity received into heat and 10% into light. New Compact Fluorescent light bulbs use only 20% to 30% of the energy needed to power a standard bulb for the same wattage.
What is the recommended wattage for 25 watt light bulbs in this fixture?
The recommended wattage for 25 watt light bulbs in this fixture is 25 watts.
Does the wattage of light bulbs matter for their performance and efficiency?
Yes, the wattage of light bulbs does matter for their performance and efficiency. Higher wattage bulbs typically produce more light, but they also consume more energy. Choosing the right wattage for your needs can help balance brightness and energy efficiency.
What is the brightest candelabra base compact fluorescent bulb?
As of 4-12-14 there is a 23 Watt screw in bulb supposedly equal to 100 Watt. It is likely there are higher watt bulbs in the flourescent screw in type available today.
