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An incandescent light bulb is your common household bulb. It is best identified by the presence of a filament (the thin piece of wire in the center of the glass bulb that glows when turned on.) The incandescent bulb's interior space is a vacuum (all the air is removed) so that the filament doesn't burn up. It produces a warm, slightly gold/yellow light. A "florescent" bulb, on the other hand, has no filament. It works by electrically exiting gas in a long tube creating a cool white light with almost the same color as the sun.
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How long do light bulbs last?
It depends on the design of the bulb. Typical incandescent bulbs last between 750 and 1000 hours of operation.
Are energy saving light bulbs brighter than regular light bulbs?
Not necessarily. They can be brighter, or less bright. Both the energy saving light bulbs and the old-fasioned incandescent light bulbs come in different powers.
How do fluorescent light bulbs help the environment?
Fluorescent lights help the environment by conserving energy and being more efficient.Traditional bulbs produce about 15 lumens per watt, while fluorescent bulbs produce between 50 to 100 lumens per watt. This makes fluorescents bulbs five or six times more efficient than traditional bulbs.Also, the concepts behind the two bulbs are different. Traditional, or incandescent bulbs create heat in order to create light, which wastes a lot of energy. Fluorescent bulbs use a gas containing argon and mercury vapor that creates ultraviolet photons.This helps the environment by not wasting resources.Alternative AnswerFluorescent lamps might lower your electricity bill, but they use more energy and resources to manufacture, compared with incandescent lamps. They also contain mercury and other toxins. So fluorescent lamps probably do more damage to the environment than incandescent lamps. So, if you want to save on your energy bills, use fluorescent lamps; if you want to protect the environment, then use incandescent lamps.
What are the benefits of using fluorescent bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs have been shown to use one quarter less energy than a typical incandescent light bulb and they last longer. You will save money on utility bills (despite the initial cost) and will help save the environment by using bulbs which last longer.
How many types of light bulbs are there?
352 There are six different types of light bulbs invented as of December 27, 2012. They include the incandescent light bulb, the halogen light bulb, the fluorescent light bulb, the high-density discharge lamps, LEDs, and sodium lamps.
What are the common light bulbs called?
Incandescent bulbs.
Are Incandescent bulbs going to be outlawed?
There is nothing that states incandescent light bulbs will one day be illegal or outlawed. Using them is an individuals option and right.
Do incandescent and fluorescent bulbs produce the same amount of heat?
No, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs do not produce the same amount of heat.
Do incandescent light bulbs freeze?
no
What is the difference between halogen and incandescent bulbs?
Halogen light bulbs are what has been around for a very long time. Incandescent bulbs are new and are more energy efficient.
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.
How do you use the word incandescent?
I am replacing all of my incandescent light bulbs today.
How many bulbs are there in mysore palace?
1 Lakh Incandescent 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.
Why is there Small amounts of inert gas in incandescent bulbs?
Incandescent bulbs are filled with an inert gas to avoid oxidation (and destruction) of the metallic filament.
Do incandescent bulbs contain a filament of platinum?
yes, incandescent bulbs do not contain a filament of platinum. Yes they do contain a filament called a tungsten.
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.
