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Are energy saving light bulbs brighter than regular light bulbs?
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∙ 14y ago
Not necessarily. They can be brighter, or less bright. Both the energy saving light bulbs and the old-fasioned incandescent light bulbs come in different powers.
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What is the difference between fluorescent bulbs and regular light bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs generate light by using an ionized gas and electrical discharge, whereas regular light bulbs generate light by using heat within the filament contained in the bulb.
Did you hear about the monster who ate light bulbs because he thought they have less calories than regular bulbs?
A light snack!
Does turning energy saving light bulbs on and off each time you leave a room shorten their life?
Modern CFL and led bulbs will not be appreciably effected by the number of on-off cycles. Older tubular florescent lamps have a filament for start up, and lifespan can be reduced by number of cycles. If operated outside rated environmental temperatures, however, some lamps can be stressed by heating and cooling of the electronics.
What is the difference between white fluorescent lights and yellow ones?
Florescent bulbs are environmental-friendly. Yellow bulbs use more electricity, but their lighting is generally better. Most florescent bulbs take at least a full minute to reach their full lighting, therefore conserving energy when you don't need full lighting. Florescent bulbs are environmental-friendly. Yellow bulbs use more electricity, but their lighting is generally better. Most florescent bulbs take at least a full minute to reach their full lighting, therefore conserving energy when you don't need full lighting.
Will flourasent bulb save energy?
Florescent bulbs are more efficient and uses 40-50 % of the input energy . Moreover it lasts for a longer time and is cheap.
What is the different between energy saving light bulbs and original light bulbs?
The difference between the two bulbs is that energy saving bulbs have murcuary in them which lowers the amount of electricity they require and consume.
Why do people say that ordinary light bulbs aren't energy saving?
No light bulbs actually save energy, they use it to produce light. However energy efficient bulbs use less energy than the ordinary incandescent type. To my mind describing them as energy saving is wrong, they should be described as "lower energy" bulbs.
Where can you get an energy saving calculator for light bulbs?
You can easily search for these energy saving and LED bulbs and get the one that meets your requirements. See Sources and Related Links for more information.
Stopping acid rain?
you can rather walk or use you bicycle than using your car. replace your non- energy saving light bulbs with energy saving light bulbs.
How do energy saving light bulbs reduce pollution?
Energy saving bulbs doesn't produce more heat compare to other bulbs. Therefore content of pollution is less by using the energy saving bulb. Even by using a vocca adapter to the normal bulb we can reduce the pollution. Vocca adapters are energy saving adapters. And also vocca adapter is a voice activated adapter.
Where can I buy energy saving light bulbs?
energy saving ligh bulbs can be found at hardware store such as walmart, home depot or lowes supermarket at very cheap prices. If not try you neighbor.
What are the light bulbs that use a wire to conduct heat to male it glow?
It might be the energy saving bulbs.
What stores offer energy saving light bulbs?
A variety of stores offer energy saving light bulbs, including supermarkets such as Tesco and Waitrose, and DIY stores including Homebase and Wickes. Online retailers such as Amazon and eBay also sell energy saving light bulbs.
What are light bulbs that save energy called?
EcoSmart, ArmorLite, Philips, GE, and Sylvania all make a line of energy saving light bulbs. They all manufacture LEDs, CFLs, and halogen bulbs. All of these bulbs are comparable in performance and all of these products are energy savers.
Do halogen bulbs save energy and money?
Halogen light bulbs are more efficient on energy and last twice as long as a regular light bulb thus saving you money. After researching several websites on energy it is stated that a regular light bulb costs $9.49 for 1460 hours of use whereas a halogen light for the same amount of hours costs $8.76.
Is argon used in energy saving bulbs?
Yes, as it provides an inert gas shield in light bulbs and lasers.
Are there any government rebates from energy saving light bulbs?
In the US, there was a program ( Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) that helped keep the energy saving bulbs affordable. You could buy them at Walmart and other places. There was no rebate available.
