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Will it damage a compact fluorescent bulb if one has a dimmer switch but keeps the dimmer set as high as possible?
Fluorescent bulbs can't be dimmed. It takes a certain amount of electricity to get them to come on. Probably about half way on the switch. As long as it has that much it should light. The switch however doesn't like it and will burn out quicker than with regular bulbs. The bulb doesn't care, it is either lit or not. Thanks. I just went ahead and installed a standard light switch. Everything is working fine and energy efficient. ~ CheeseKing
Where does the energy for a light bulb come from?
it come from the energy source in the middle of the light bulb he clearly asked what type of energy is it?!
When was the fluorescent light first used?
The fluorescent light was first introduced for commercial use at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While these fluorescent light bulb technologies were being developed many years before by mostly researchers and inventors at the General Electric Corporation, no wide-scale manufacturing of the fluorescent fixture, the device that makes it possible to power the light bulb, had taken place until 1940 when three (3) corporations emanated from the New York City region and became the dominate makers of the fixture throughout the United States in years to come. The three were, Lightolier & Artcraft Fluorescent Lighting Corporation, and Globe Lighting. Although General Electric, Sylvania, and Westinghouse were clear leaders in bulb technology, keeping with verity of the times, the co-founder of Artcraft Fluorescent Lighting, Mr. Louis Levy, was one of the pioneers in the manufacturing processes of the fixture. During the 1950s, the fluorescent light bulb and fixture outsold traditional lighting more than any other time in our history. And since that time, countless manufacturers around the globe make various fixtures styles although General Electric, and other major corporations remain the leaders in bulb sales. No other wide-scale major developments have taken place since 1939 in lighting technology until recently, in the 1990s, when (LEDs), a newer technology, became widely available.
Does fluorescent bulb act as grow light?
Plants grow well in the red end of the light spectrum. Fluorescent tubes come in many light outputs. Cool white which is in the blue end of the spectrum down to the warm white which is on the red end. Manufactures make a growlux tube which is used specifically for plant growth. Store meat counters are starting to use these tubes for display lighting as they enhance the red colouring of the meat on display.
What are the different types of ceiling light fixtures?
Most fluorescent lights are linear in shape, but some are u shaped, and others (the compact fluorescents) are bent into various other shapes. Fluorescent lights come in a variety of lengths, a variety of voltage, a variety of light colors (all are more or less white, but the white can be tinged with varying degrees of other colors), a variety of tube diameter, differing quantities of mercury, a variety of brightness, a variety of socket types (some have one pin on each end, some have two, and the compact fluorescents are designed to screw into a socet the same way an incandescent bulb does). All these differences come in various combinations, so that there are literally thousands of different types of fluorescent lights.
Why have compact fluorescent light bulbs come on the market?
An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb.
PLC light bulb mean?
The PLC in PLC light bulbs stands for Philip Lighting Clusters. PLC light bulbs are compact fluorescent lamps. They are a cluster of lighting tubes that come with a 2-pin or 4-pin base.
How much energy does an incandescent lightbulb use versus a fluorescent?
Yes that's true fluorescent bulbs are better because it usess 75% less energy and works longer than a incandescent light bulb. Yes...and no. It is true that power usage decreases with fluorescent balb usage. However, one must take into account that they pollute more (i.e. mercury and other heavy metals).
What's the longest lasting Compact fluorescent for the money?
GE Compact Fluorescent lights come highly recommended and are guaranteed to be long lasting.
What watage light bulb do you use?
The typical household light bulb is the incandescent, they come in a variety of watts. Most used is the 40 watts, 60 watts, and 100 watts. Incandenscent are inexpensive and are the most common bulb for traidtional homes. Although fluorescent light bulbs are common in kitchens. Halogen light bulbs are more effeicient than incandecent they are better suited for offices, kitchens and lmaps. CFL (Compact Fluroescent Light) Bulb last longer than traditional incandescent. The LED (light emitting diodes) are becoming popular.
Why does replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs conserve electricity?
Because instead of using a 40, 60, 75 or 100 watt bulb, you can get the same amount of light with using less electricity to run a fluorescent bulb. For example, if you are looking for the equivalent light output of a standard 100w incandescent, look for a 25w cfl (compact fluorescent light)Another basic way to understand this is that incandescent bulbs produce a lot of heat along with the light they emit. They produce much more heat than the compact fluorescent bulbs. The heat from incandescent bulbs doesn't just come from thin air; it is a product of the electricity that is consumed by the bulb. This heat is called 'entropy' because it is wasted energy; it represents expended energy that can never be recaptured to do other things. The compact bulbs produce less entropy or wasted heat, and are therefore more efficient and environment friendly. If you are imagining that the heat from incandescent bulbs could very well be 'captured' and used for other things, realize that the 'capturing' process must itself involve the expenditure of energy, and at every step there is a huge loss of efficiency. Heat can be collected, but never without a cost; that cost is entropy.
Which compact fluoroscent bulb come on fastest?
High Efficiency.
Will it damage a compact fluorescent bulb if one has a dimmer switch but keeps the dimmer set as high as possible?
Fluorescent bulbs can't be dimmed. It takes a certain amount of electricity to get them to come on. Probably about half way on the switch. As long as it has that much it should light. The switch however doesn't like it and will burn out quicker than with regular bulbs. The bulb doesn't care, it is either lit or not. Thanks. I just went ahead and installed a standard light switch. Everything is working fine and energy efficient. ~ CheeseKing
How much energy does a led bulb use?
It varies, since they come in different capacities. In general, only a small fraction of what an old-fashioned incandescent light bulb uses; and still quite a bit less than what a fluorescent light uses.
What would cause a power failure on a light on the ceiling -- the breaker is fine and there is voltage at the switches?
You don't say what type of light and one would assume you checked the bulb. If the bulb is good and it is an incandescent screw in bulb a wire may have come loose from wire nut; or sometimes the springy conductor in the bottom of the socket doesn't come up high enough because it has been compressed in some way. If it is a fluorescent bulb it could be the ballast.
Can you run a fluorescent light for free if you remove the starter?
If you remove the starter the bulb probably won't come on. It will just sit there and not use any electricity so you won't incur any costs, but you won't get any light either.
How To Make The Right Lightbulb Replacements?
The 21st century is all about energy conservation, as there is an increased awareness of green technology. The truth is that every homeowner can convert their residence into a green home. This basic process with light bulb replacements. Most older homes have incandescent light bulbs installed all over. The major problem with incandescent light bulbs is inefficiency. They simply use up too much energy to provide an acceptable amount of light. That is why Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) are quickly replacing outdated incandescent lighting technology. CFLs are better than incandescents for several reasons. For example, CFL light bulbs use less energy and have longer life times. To understand the advantages of Compact Fluorescent Lights, it is essential to understand some basic technology and terms. A light bulb receives two major ratings, known as watts and lumens. Watts refers to the amount of energy the bulb uses. Lumens refers to the brightness or intensity of the light. Most people usually associate a higher watt rating with more brightness. However, this is not the case. For example, a 60 watt incandescent light bulb produces 800 lumens. Meanwhile, a 13 watt CFL bulb can produce the same amount of lumens. This means that the Compact Fluorescent Light bulb uses much less electricity but offers the same amount of light intensity or brightness. In general, CFLs use less 5 times less electricity than incandescents. This energy efficiency translates to lower power bills for homeowners. The annual savings can add up to nearly $200 if all of the old lighting fixtures are replaced. The only downside to CFL technology is the toxic mercury vapor that can escape if the bulb housing breaks. When replacing old light bulbs, it is important to find the right CFLs that match the watt rating. For example, a 100 watt incandescent bulb should be replaced with a 20-25 watt CFL. Usually, the packages of CFL bulbs have labels which tell buyers which incandescent watt rating it is replacing. Additionally, CFLs have much longer life time, sometimes as much as 10,000 hours. Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are available in various color shades such as warm or cool white. Additionally, they may offer natural daylight, something that is impossible with old light bulbs which only offer yellowish shades. Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs come in a variety of shapes such as spiral, globe, and tubed. They are also available as dimmable and three way. These two types of CFL light bulbs should only be used with dimmable and 3 way switches, and never with regular bulb sockets. A CFL can replace any lighting fixture that uses an old incandescent bulb.
