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Can??? Sure, you'd just need to come up with a waterproof enclosure.
But the problem is, many fluorescent fixtures don't work well when the temperature drops. Yes you can use fluorescent fixtures outside, they should be approved for the purpose and make sure they have 0 degree rated ballast for cold weather starting. The new electronic type ballast work in cold weather with no problems.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou can use compact fluorescent lights indoors or outdoors. The only problem is if the connection between bulb and light socket gets wet, but this is the case with any bulb and fixture so outdoor lights are designed to keep it dry.
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∙ 15y agoYes, but they should be High Output lamps with a 0 zero degree ballast. This allows the lamps to ignite in temperatures down to 0 degrees F.
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Can higher voltage burn the fluorescent bulbs?
it all depends on the voltage the light bulb can sustain.
How can you conserve energy at home?
You can replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, turn off the light when you leave the room. You can turn the water off when your brushing your teeth, and take faster showers.
Do you need a ballast for every type of HID bulb?
All high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs, and all fluorescent bulbs, require a ballast, which is a device that limits current. It can raise the voltage and/or heat the bulb cathodes.
Are halogen bulbs more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs?
Well, if they're both 40 watt bulbs they use the same amount of electricity. But incandescent bulbs produce a lot of heat as well as light. Fluorescent bulbs don't produce (much) heat, so they can use their power to produce light. So you can use fluorescent bulbs of lower wattage to produce the same amount of light.So for the same amount of light, fluorescent bulbs use less electricity than incandescent bulbs.
Can you reverse polarity on a light?
Yes, with a retroreflector. One form of a retroreflector is 3 mirrors all mutually perpendicular like the corner of a cube.
Can you use compact fluorescent bulbs in garage door opener?
Yes, you can you use compact fluorescent bulbs in a garage door opener's lamp holder.
What type of bulbs use phosphors?
fluorescent, LEDs
Which save more energy incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent?
Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity for the amount of light produced.
Do fluorescent light bulbs use nuclear energy?
They use electricity
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
What type of bulbs should you suggest if you want to use the most energy efficent lighting?
Fluorescent bulbs, or LED-based bulbs.
Which type of light bulbs use ¼ of the energy used by incandescent bulbs?
Incandescent bulbs use 75-100 watts. Fluorescent bulbs use around 10 watts. LED bulbs usually use 1 watt.
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.
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.
Why do many people now use fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent light bulbs?
cuzz its better yoo.
Do fluorescent bulbs get hot?
Yes but not as much as incandiscent bulbs
