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What size fluorescent bulb replaces a 60 watt incandescent bulb?
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You would need a 12 Watt flourescent bulb
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Can you put a fluorescent bulb in your floor lamp?
Yes, you can put a fluorescent light bulb in your floor lamp. You need to see what size bulb the lamp takes, but most sizes can be purchased as florescent bulbs.
Which bulbs consume less energy?
Common indoors type light bulbs, from most efficient to least efficient: regular size tubular fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts CFLs (compact florescent lamps) fluorescent lamps with reactive ballasts (old type of ballast) incandescent halogen lamps incandescent tungsten lamps
How often do fluorescent lights have to be changed?
Depending on the size of the light and how it is used, a fluorescent light can have a lifespan of anywhere from 8,000 to 30,000 hours. Fluorescent lights tend to lose their brightness over time, so it is recommended to change the light bulb before it burns out completely.
Do incandescent bulbs give off a lot of heat?
This is a trick question because the person asking it expects you to not know much. He or she is expecting you to say 'yes, because its too hot to touch'. But really, there are many many things that need to be considered when you say 'a lot of heat'. If you are comparing incandesent bulbs with florescent bulbs that give off the same amount of light measured in lumens, at say 20 degrees celcius, then answer is that the incandescent bulb gives off more heat. But if you vary the size of the bulb, the shape of the bulb, the location of the bulb, the environment of the bulb, the wattage of the bulb, or many other things, you can have an incandescent bulb that does not 'give off a lot of heat'.
What is a Compact Fluorescent Lamp or CFL and how does it work?
A 3-way incandescent bulb works by having two separate filaments for the first two levels of brightness. For example, a 30-70-100 bulb will have a 30 watt filament and a 70 watt filament. The 3-way switch then turns on either the 30, the 70, or both - giving the 100 watts full brightness. (This is why a 3-way incandescent bulb usually burns out the most commonly used brightness level first.) A 3-way compact fluorescent, using the same simple 3-way switch, will either have two separate fluorescent tubes, one for each of the first two brightness levels (unlikely), or it will adjust the brightness electronically through an internal voltage (or other) adjustment based on which position the 3-way switch is set at. This is only an approximation - additional details would be interesting.
Shouldn't a lamp always be able safely to accept up to a 40W compact fluorescent light bulb if it is rated to accept a 40W incandescent light bulb--barring any physical size contraints?
Yes, your assumption is correct. Lamp fixtures are rated on how well they dissipate the heat given off from an incandescent light bulb. As CFL lamps run much cooler there is no problem using them in the same rated fixture that is incandescent rated.
Can you put a fluorescent bulb in your floor lamp?
Yes, you can put a fluorescent light bulb in your floor lamp. You need to see what size bulb the lamp takes, but most sizes can be purchased as florescent bulbs.
Are South African incandescent light bulb fittings the same size as in the US?
yes
Change the Light Bulbs!?
Still using incandescent light bulbs? If so, you're wasting electricity and your electric bill will no doubt show it. Fluorescent lighting is far from new, but the way the bulbs are shaped, is. There was a time when you couldn't buy a fluorescent light bulb to fit many existing lamps and fixtures. Someone must have heard us complain, because now you can find fluorescent bulbs in almost any shape and size. A simple and effective way to watch your electric bill go down measurably is to simply change light bulbs from incandescent to fluorescent.
How much does a person affect the temperature for an average size room?
About the same as a 100 watt incandescent light bulb.
What size bulb replaces a 2004 Dodge Neon foglight?
the front fog light takes bulb number 899 according to my owners manual.
What are CFLs and LEDs?
A compact fluorescent light (CFL) is a fluorescent light that is manufactured in the approximate size and shape of a standard incandescent lamp. It's got an electronic ballast (unlike the standard fluorescent lamp tube which uses a heavy wire wound ballast), and it screws into a socket and performs on the standard line voltage like that aforementioned incandescent lamp. The light emitting diode (LED) is a solid state device that converts electricity into light without heating a filament like the incandescent lamp, or ionizing a gas like the fluorescent light does.
What are CFL and LED lights?
A compact fluorescent light (CFL) is a fluorescent light that is manufactured in the approximate size and shape of a standard incandescent lamp. It's got an electronic ballast (unlike the standard fluorescent lamp tube which uses a heavy wire wound ballast), and it screws into a socket and performs on the standard line voltage like that aforementioned incandescent lamp. The light emitting diode (LED) is a solid state device that converts electricity into light without heating a filament like the incandescent lamp, or ionizing a gas like the fluorescent light does.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the light bulb?
-Compact fluorescent bulbs use 66% less energy than a standard incandescent bulb, and last up to 10 times longer. -A 32-watt CFL can save a homeowner $30 in energy costs over the life of a bulb. -Lower weight and size, has a more attractive shape. -Easier and less frequent replacement. -Less maintenance cost.
Which bulbs consume less energy?
Common indoors type light bulbs, from most efficient to least efficient: regular size tubular fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts CFLs (compact florescent lamps) fluorescent lamps with reactive ballasts (old type of ballast) incandescent halogen lamps incandescent tungsten lamps
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 are compact fluorescent light bulbs?
I am not aware of any inceased fire hazards associated with compact fluorescent lamps. As an electrical contractor I have installed hundreds without any safety issues. "Early failure" is usually the main complaint. They do get warm, but not as hot as regular incandescent lamps. No one seems to ask if the incandescent lamps are a fire hazard, but they can be. Any lamp that gets hot can be the source of ignition in certain rare cirumstances, such as if gasoline spills on the floor and the room fills will flammable vapors. Always use lamps and appliances that have a testing laboratory listing such as "UL" or "ETL" or "CSA" to ensure they have been tested for general safety in household use.
