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Do incandescent light bulbs have more mercury in them than fluorescent?
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∙ 9y ago
I would say no. My reasoning is that if incandescent bulbs have as much or more Mercury than fluorescent bulbs, the fluorescent industry would be debunking all the reports of a mercury problem.
Incandescent lights do not need or use mercury to operate, so there is none in them.
Fluorescent lights cannot be made at all without mercury, as it is the glow of mercury ions that produces the UV light inside the fluorescent bulb to excite the phosphor coating to make visible light.
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What is the difference between incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs Why change?
Fluorescent bulbs use less energy to produce a similar amount of light as incandescent bulbs. So they save money on power when used. But they cost more to make, and how the power consumed to make them compares I do not know. And they contain a significant amount of mercury, making them difficult to dispose of properly. There is much debate over which is better.
Do CF light bulbs produce as much heat as incandescent bulbs?
No, compact fluorescent bulbs run much cooler that an incandescent bulb. A CF bulb can be unscrewed when the lamp is on whereas an incandescent will give you a bad burn if this is tried.
Do higher wattage bulbs give a brighter light?
No. All light from light bulbs (incandescent) are equally bright. Higher wattage bulbs simply produce a higher quantity of light measured in lumens.
How many atoms of mercury are in a light bulb?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. (For that reason, it is important to be very careful with a broken compact fluorescent bulb, because mercury is highly toxic.) Most other kinds of light bulbs do not contain any significant amount of mercury.
Can you use 40 watt in a fluorescent light in place of a 32?
Yes, the wattage is just the power consumption. A 30 watt Fluorescent will give more or less the same light as a incandescent bulb or 60 watts, which is the limit for your fixture for incandescent bulbs.
What are the manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs?
The costs of manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs are about the same aside from the slight different materials.
Which save more energy incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent?
Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity for the amount of light produced.
What are two kinds of light bulbs?
incandescent , compact fluorescent
What are five common types of light bulbs?
there are 98 different kinds of light bulbs. including colored light bulbs
Why do many people now use fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent light bulbs?
cuzz its better yoo.
Why are compact fluorescent light bulbs bad?
Older CFBs contained mercury. However, today's bulbs contain little, if any, mercury. Buying today's bulbs is a good choice, as they produce the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, but yet uses a fraction of the energy.
DO incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
no
Is mercury used for the filament in light bulbs?
No, not in the filament. You are probably thinking of compact fluorescent light bulbs, which do contain mercury.
What is the difference between incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs Why change?
Fluorescent bulbs use less energy to produce a similar amount of light as incandescent bulbs. So they save money on power when used. But they cost more to make, and how the power consumed to make them compares I do not know. And they contain a significant amount of mercury, making them difficult to dispose of properly. There is much debate over which is better.
What element is found in fluorescent light bulbs?
Mercury Vapor
What element is quicksilver used in fluorescent light bulbs?
mercury
What are incandescent light bulbs used for?
Incandescent light bulbs are the most common type of light bulb in the average home. Chances are, if you look up, you'll see one. They're used for just about everything. N.B.: The light bulbs that look like long tube are fluorescent, not incandescent.
