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It is much less efficient. A lot of the energy it uses is converted to heat, rather than light. That's why it burns hotter than a fluorescent.
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Why do plants need incandescent lights?
Some, but not all, plants need a wider range of illumination than is provided by fluorescent lighting. Incandescent bulbs give off heat and infared radiation, while fluorescent (cold) lighting is closer to the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.
What light is better a fluorescent light or incandescent light to grow a plant?
Definitely fluorescent. Incandescent lights are extremely inefficient and spend most of their energy producing heat rather than light. This is why an incandescent lightbulb gets so much hotter than a fluorescent one.
How do you purchase lighting?
Some of the leading manufacturers for LED lights (which are better for the environment than fluorescent or incandescent bulbs) are LBL Lighting, Tech Lighting, Kichler Lighting, CSL Lighting, and Maxim Lighting, and they are all carried at discount prices on AffordableLamps.com. You can buy all your light fixtures online, on sale.
Which bulb lasts longer an incandescent light bulb or a compact fluorescent light bulb?
A regular incandescent bulb uses a lot more energy than a compact fluorescent to produce the same amount of light. Most energy used by an incandescent bulb is wasted as heat which does not give off visible light. Incandescent bulbs are cheaper to buy, but they have shorter lifetimes than other alternatives.
How is a light bulb better for growing plants then a fluorescent?
The light spectrum from an incandescent (a bulb) is closer to the spectrum of the sun than what comes from a fluorescent.
Why is fluorescent lighting better for an aquarium than incandescent lighting?
An aquarium is sensitive to temperature changes. Incandescent lighting gives off much more heat than fluorescent lighting.
Why use fluorescent lighting?
Fluorescent lighting is cooler and far more energy-efficient than incandescent lighting.
Why do plants need incandescent lights?
Some, but not all, plants need a wider range of illumination than is provided by fluorescent lighting. Incandescent bulbs give off heat and infared radiation, while fluorescent (cold) lighting is closer to the ultraviolet part of the spectrum.
Why aren't LED lighting systems replacing fluorescent and incandescent lighting?
LED lighting is replacing fluorescent and incandescent in many cases. LED lighting is much more efficient than incandescent, and about the same as fluorescent. However, LEDs are expensive, requiring a huge initial investment. There are claims they will pay back the investment over time because they last a long time and require low maintenance, but not everyone believes those claims and LEDs have not been around long enough to know. LEDs, fluorescent and incandescent provide different qualities of light so some sources are better for some applications. For example, only incandescent is full spectrum. Also, LED lamps can only be made in limited light output for size, due to the problems with removing the heat they generate. Some new LED lamps have fans or other active cooling mechanisms.
What light is better a fluorescent light or incandescent light to grow a plant?
Definitely fluorescent. Incandescent lights are extremely inefficient and spend most of their energy producing heat rather than light. This is why an incandescent lightbulb gets so much hotter than a fluorescent one.
How do you purchase lighting?
Some of the leading manufacturers for LED lights (which are better for the environment than fluorescent or incandescent bulbs) are LBL Lighting, Tech Lighting, Kichler Lighting, CSL Lighting, and Maxim Lighting, and they are all carried at discount prices on AffordableLamps.com. You can buy all your light fixtures online, on sale.
Do LED stage lighting setups use much power?
LED stage lighting setups use more power than fluorescent light setups because LED stage lighting shines much brighter thus the need for more power than any other lighting.
Is incandescent light cooler than fluorescent light?
No, much hotter.
What advantages do fluorescent tubes have over incandescent bulbs?
Fluorescent tubes last longer and supply more light per watt of energy consumed than an incandescent bulb.
Fluorescent light more energy efficient than incandescent light?
Yes.
Why does an incandescent bulb of similar energy 60 watts versus 15 watts make water evaporate more quickly than a compact fluorescent lightbulb?
An incandescent bulb gives off more heat than a fluorescent bulb.
Which bulb lasts longer an incandescent light bulb or a compact fluorescent light bulb?
A regular incandescent bulb uses a lot more energy than a compact fluorescent to produce the same amount of light. Most energy used by an incandescent bulb is wasted as heat which does not give off visible light. Incandescent bulbs are cheaper to buy, but they have shorter lifetimes than other alternatives.
