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Q: What is compact fluorescent light bulb?
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What does CFL's in lighting stand for?

The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light


Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?

compact floresent


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How many mercury atoms are in one fluorescent light bulb?

in a compact flourescent about 8mg.


How does a compact fluorescent light bulb work?

A fluorescent light bulb contains a gas which produces UV light when it comes in contact with electricity. Contrary to a normal light bulb this does not create any heat and is far more energy efficient.


Will a condensed fluorescent bulb work as a grow light for garden?

Only if you buy a "full spectrum" of "grow light" type of compact bulb.


What is the energy reducing light bulb called?

They are called CFL light bulbs. CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Light .


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Florescent light-bulbs CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp


How many lumens are produced by a 150 watt Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb?

9000- 11000


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.


How many atoms of mercury are in a light bulb?

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. (For that reason, it is important to be very careful with a broken compact fluorescent bulb, because mercury is highly toxic.) Most other kinds of light bulbs do not contain any significant amount of mercury.