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Fluorescent Light Bulbs?
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Can you recycle a light bulb?
Yes, many kinds of light bulbs should be recycled. Traditional fluorescent bulbs (the long tube bulbs) and compact fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and should be recycled. Many towns or cities have programs to recycle these bulbs. Or, you can return the used bulbs to the place you bought it and they will recycle it for you (for example, Home Depot has a program for recycling bulbs). Traditional incandescent bulbs do not need to be recycled.
How many fluorescent bulbs would you need to replace all the incandescent bulbs currently in use?
not all incandescent lamps (bulbs) can be replaced by fluorescent lamps because there are some applications where there is no acceptable or equivalent fluorescent lamp. In some cases, other technologies may be useful--HID or LED lamps. There are some applications where the incandescent source, especially the tungsten-halogen type, still rules.
How many times do you need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs?
comparing to the traditional light bulbs energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs uses 25% to 75% energy and saves money also and it lasts up to 3 to 25 times long so there is no need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs often.
How hard is it to install a ceiling light in your home?
It is very easy to install regular 60 or 120-watt light bulbs on your own in your home. However, if you have longer lights or fluorescent lights, you may need assistance.
Why are fluorescent lights flickering and how can this issue be resolved?
Fluorescent lights flicker due to issues with the ballast or the bulbs themselves. To resolve this issue, you can try replacing the bulbs first. If the flickering persists, then the ballast may need to be replaced by a professional electrician.
Do incandescent light bulbs have more mercury in them than fluorescent?
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.
Which circuit can decrease the fluorescent brightness to the minimum amount?
You need to purchase a Fluorescent dimmer switch, no circuit can dim the brightness of the light safely.
Is it possible to wire fluorescent lights inside a cargo van easily without converter?
You can go to one of those motor home supply stores and purchase a 12 volt fluorescent light assemblies. Otherwise, if you want to use a conventional fluorescent light you'll need to use an inverter.
How can I rewire a fluorescent light fixture to accommodate LED bulbs?
To rewire a fluorescent light fixture for LED bulbs, you will need to remove the ballast and rewire the fixture to bypass it. This involves connecting the incoming power directly to the sockets where the LED bulbs will be installed. Make sure to follow proper safety precautions and consult a professional if needed.
What should you do if you inhaled fluorescent bulb vapors?
There is little you can do once you have done this - if you were at school or work you should tell your boss and fill in the accident book. Fluorescent bulbs contain phosphorous and mercury both of which ar poisonous, particularly the mercury. Old bulbs need to be taken UNBROKEN to a recycling plant to be safely disposed of.
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.
