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What compact fluorescent lamp bulb do you use to replace a standard 60 watt bulb?
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∙ 10y ago
A 20 watt CFL may fit into the 60-watt standard. But you should never fit one higher than the 60-watt, due to such a high fire hazard. It's not exactly the wattage but the heat coming from the bulb, so keep in mind not to go any higher than 60.
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Can one replace a tungsten bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb?
Yes, if it fits the socket and the light fitting, or lamp fixture, with its cover or shade. You will not be able to dim the compact fluorescent as you did the incandescent (unless you have a really fancy dimmer).
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
Do Compact fluorescent light bulb smoke and rupture?
They can. The base gets hot and I have had them pop holes in the tube.
What is the wattage of a standard four foot fluorescent bulb?
35 watt
Can one replace a tungsten bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb?
Yes, if it fits the socket and the light fitting, or lamp fixture, with its cover or shade. You will not be able to dim the compact fluorescent as you did the incandescent (unless you have a really fancy dimmer).
What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?
The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.
Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?
compact floresent
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
How efficient is a compact fluorescent bulb?
about 5 times as efficient.
How are you supposed to dispose of Compact fluorescent bulbs?
Compact fluorescent bulb contain mercury.You're supposed to take them to your local hazardous waste facility.
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
Information on CFL light bulbs?
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
Why would a compact fluorescent bulb not work in a standard fixture that's not on a dimmer switch and in which an incandescent bulb does work?
If you have another CFB try it in the same position as the one that is not working. It sounds like the CF bulb is defective.
How many mercury atoms are in one fluorescent light bulb?
in a compact flourescent about 8mg.
How much money do you save by using a 20 Watt Compact Fluorescent over an incandescent bulb?
An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb can save you around $30 over it's lifetime, paying for its self in about 6 months.
How many lumens are produced by a 150 watt Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb?
9000- 11000
