There are two different technologies, fluorescent, and LEDs. Fluorescent light bulbs are more common; LEDs are still too expensive for mainstream use.
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LED lamps' prices are now very competitive, certainly where I live, and make up for the unit price difference in reduced electricity consumption for a given light output. I have a mixture of incandescent, CF and LED lamps in my home, and slowly going over to LED as the existing lamps expire.
No. An energy saving light bulb is just a light bulb, and can't charge anything. The reason it's called an "energy saving" device is that it can give you the same amount of light while using less electrical energy than older bulbs used.
It uses less energy to produce the same amount of illumination as a standard light bulb
The energy saving light-bulbs are usually fluorescent. Neon is a type of fluorescent light bulb.
A light bulb
yes there is in the spiral energy saving light bulbs there is mercury
Yes, you can use an energy saving light bulb in a fitting with a dusk to dawn sensor. Energy saving bulbs are compatible with most types of light fixtures, including those with sensors. Just make sure the bulb is suitable for outdoor use if the fitting is located outside.
incandescent
Energy saving bulbs (typically LEDs) provide higher lumens per watt compared to filament lamps.
Incandescent light bulbs waste a lot of energy by producing heat along with light, whereas energy-saving bulbs, such as LEDs or CFLs, are more efficient at converting electricity into light. Therefore, incandescent bulbs require more electrical energy to produce the same amount of light as energy-saving bulbs.
yes as long as the sockets match up and it is not a high output light fixture
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
Energy saving bulbs reduce electrical consumption by about 75%, reduce bulb changes by x10 to x50 times. The savings in electricity and their endurance more that compensates for the higher purchase price.