One can purchase a fluorescent bulb from any local hardware store like Lowes, Home Depot, and Walmart. They can also be bought cheap online on websites like Amazon.
One may purchase a fluorescent light bulb at Home Depot, Lowe's and Home Hardware. Other sources for these bulbs include Canadian Tire, Rona and Walmart.
F17 on a fluorescent bulb packaging typically indicates the type of bulb and its wattage. In this case, "F17" refers to a T8 fluorescent bulb that operates at 17 watts.
Fluorescent bulb is the more efficient one as compared to incandescent bulbs.
EEdmund Germer (90% sure) made the first fluorescent light bulb
To measure the length of a fluorescent bulb accurately, use a ruler or measuring tape to measure from one end of the bulb to the other in a straight line. Make sure to measure from the outermost points of the bulb for the most precise measurement.
It is about 5 times more efficient than the incandescent bulb, in other words for the same light a fluorescent uses one fifth the electric power.
A fluorescent bulb
in a compact flourescent about 8mg.
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).
No, a fluorescent bulb does not emit the same amount of heat as a metal halide bulb of the same wattage.
No, the ballast's output is not matched to operate a fluorescent bulb.
The average lifespan of a compact fluorescent bulb is typically around 8,000 to 10,000 hours.