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Nicola Tesla invented AC for George Westinghouse. Don't know about the fluorescent lighting, but I prefer Tesla's alternating current and Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulb.
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What is the difference between daylight fluorescent and cool white fluorescent?
Daylight Fluorescent lamps have bluish-white illuminance, whereas coolwhite fluorescent lamps have yellowish-white illuminance.
What are the different types of light?
Incandescent Lamps Light Emitting Diode Neon Lamps Fluorescent Tubes Compact Fluorescent Lamps Halogen Lamps Metal Halide Lamps High Intensity Discharge Lamps Low Pressure Sodium Lamps High Pressure Sodium Lamps
How do dimming ballasts work?
Dimming ballasts typically work by controlling the amount of current going through the fluorescent lamps. They adjust the voltage supplied to the lamps, which in turn regulates the light output. This allows for the dimming functionality in fluorescent lighting systems.
How hot do fluorescent lamps get?
Fluorescent lamps can reach temperatures between 150-250 degrees Fahrenheit during operation. The heat is mainly generated by the electrodes and the ballast of the lamp. It is important to handle fluorescent lamps carefully to avoid burns.
What are the different types of fluorescent bulbs available in the market?
The different types of fluorescent bulbs available in the market include compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), linear fluorescent tubes, and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps.
Where can cheap dimmable compact fluorescent lamps be purchased?
One can purchase cheap dimmable compact fluorescent lamps from various retailers. The website lamps-on-line offers such lamps and ebay is always a good place to find them.
Why are fluorescent lamps brighter than filament lamps?
Fluorescent lamps are brighter than filament lamps because they produce light through a different mechanism. Fluorescent lamps use a gas discharge process that generates light by exciting mercury vapor inside the tube, resulting in a more efficient light output compared to the incandescent process used in filament lamps. This efficiency allows fluorescent lamps to produce more lumens per watt, making them appear brighter.
What are the positive points of ulteraviolet rays?
Ultraviolet rays can be used as for fluorescent lamps as certain chemicals glow when they absorb ultraviolet. In fluorescent lamps, the sindide of the tube is coated with a white powder that gives off light when it absorbs ultraviolet. The ultraviolet is produced by passing a current through a gas in the tube.
Do T-12 fluorescent lamps explode?
T-12 fluorescent lamps can shatter or burst rather than explode. This may occur if the lamp is damaged or if there is a sudden change in temperature or pressure. It is always advisable to handle fluorescent lamps carefully and dispose of them properly to avoid accidents.
What type of a ballast do compact fluorescent lamps use?
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use electronic ballasts, which regulate the flow of current to the lamp. These ballasts provide benefits such as improved energy efficiency, reduced flicker, and a quieter operation compared to magnetic ballasts.
Compare the compact fluorescent lamp and the ordinary fluorescent lamp which has fewer spare parts?
"Compact fluorescent lamps" (or, more commonly CFLs) sold direct to consumers for installation in a standard screw-in socket have an integral ballast built into the base. The ballast converts and controls the line voltage from the socket to properly drive the fluorescent lamp. Ballasts are generally fairly complex circuitry. All fluorescent lamps require a ballast. However, most lamps used commercially ("ordinary fluorescent lamps") do not have the ballasts built into them; rather, the ballasts are hidden somewhere in the fixture.
What are the different types of fluorescent light bulbs available in the market?
There are three main types of fluorescent light bulbs available in the market: compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), linear fluorescent tubes, and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. Each type has its own unique features and applications.
