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Can one replace a tungsten bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, if it fits the socket and the light fitting, or lamp fixture, with its cover or shade.
You will not be able to dim the compact fluorescent as you did the incandescent (unless you have a really fancy dimmer).
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What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
How does an 25w compact fluorescent bulb provides the same amount of light as a 100w filament bulb but use less electricity?
It uses modern technology to give better efficiency. A filament bulb has an incandescent (hot) piece of tungsten wire, which produces light but also heat. A fluorescent bulb uses a different process to produce more light and less heat.
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
A red fluorescent blu fluorescent or a tungsten-halogen light bulb would be most likely to cause a plant to wilt?
Tungsten halogen light because the graph shows that rapidly increases and doesn't go down
Do Compact fluorescent light bulb smoke and rupture?
They can. The base gets hot and I have had them pop holes in the tube.
What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?
The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.
Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?
compact floresent
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
How efficient is a compact fluorescent bulb?
about 5 times as efficient.
How are you supposed to dispose of Compact fluorescent bulbs?
Compact fluorescent bulb contain mercury.You're supposed to take them to your local hazardous waste facility.
How does an 25w compact fluorescent bulb provides the same amount of light as a 100w filament bulb but use less electricity?
It uses modern technology to give better efficiency. A filament bulb has an incandescent (hot) piece of tungsten wire, which produces light but also heat. A fluorescent bulb uses a different process to produce more light and less heat.
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
Information on CFL light bulbs?
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
How many mercury atoms are in one fluorescent light bulb?
in a compact flourescent about 8mg.
A red fluorescent blu fluorescent or a tungsten-halogen light bulb would be most likely to cause a plant to wilt?
Tungsten halogen light because the graph shows that rapidly increases and doesn't go down
How much money do you save by using a 20 Watt Compact Fluorescent over an incandescent bulb?
An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb can save you around $30 over it's lifetime, paying for its self in about 6 months.
How many lumens are produced by a 150 watt Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb?
9000- 11000
