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Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs contain Mercury which can present a safety issue if the glass breaks. The broken glass also presents a safety hazard more immediate than mercury.
Some CFL bulbs, when operating, generate electromagnetic waves and inject interfering electronic signals into the home power line which can mess up electronic devices and interfere with cordless phones, wifi and radio reception.
What else can I help you with?
Can CFL light bulbs be used in recessed lighting?
Yes, CFL light bulbs can be used in recessed lighting.
What is the fullform of cfl?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
Do you need a special switch for CFL?
Yes, it is recommended to use a special dimmer switch that is compatible with CFL bulbs. Regular dimmer switches may not work effectively with CFL bulbs and can cause flickering or buzzing noises. Look for a dimmer switch that is specifically labeled as compatible with CFL bulbs.
What are some recessed lighting models that use the new CFL bulbs?
Most recessed lighting will use a CFL as you can now get much smaller CFL bulbs. The Juno Lighting Group ICPL626E (65$) and the Halo H272ICAT (40$) are both designed to use CFL bulbs.
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.
What veggies grow best under CFL bulbs indoors?
The veggies grow best under CFL bulbs indoors are herbs and tomato.
Why are CFL bulbs bad to use?
yes and no
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.
Are CFL bulbs autovolt?
No, compact fluorescent light bulbs generally are not autovolt.
What track lighting models use CFL bulbs?
All track lighting models can use CFL bulbs. The important thing is that you get the correct CFL bulb as you must get the CFL bulbs that are designed for base up use like you find in track lights, pendant lights and recessed lighting. If the track lights are dimmable you also want to be sure to get a dimmable CFL bulb.
You discover that 20 light bulbs of the 52 light bulbs in your home are CFL's. what percentage of the bulbs in your home are cfl?
20/52 times 100/1 = 38.5% rounded to 1 decimal place
What does par mean when refers to CFL light bulbs?
What does "PAR" mean when associated with light bulbs? Is it the CFL watt equivalent of an incandescant bulb? Thanx, Bob Cushman
