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Why compact fluorescent bulb doesn't work well in cold weather?
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∙ 13y ago
Fluorescent lamps contain a small amount of Mercury that must be vaporized to allow current to flow through the lamp and cause it to light up. The colder the lamp, the more mercury is in liquid form and not vapor form, causing a lower light output in the lamp.
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What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
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).
Do Compact fluorescent light bulb smoke and rupture?
They can. The base gets hot and I have had them pop holes in the tube.
What is the green efficient squiggly light bulb called?
Florescent light-bulbs CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?
The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.
Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?
compact floresent
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
How efficient is a compact fluorescent bulb?
about 5 times as efficient.
How are you supposed to dispose of Compact fluorescent bulbs?
Compact fluorescent bulb contain mercury.You're supposed to take them to your local hazardous waste facility.
What is the swirly light bulb called?
compact fluorescent light bulbs
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).
How many mercury atoms are in one fluorescent light bulb?
in a compact flourescent about 8mg.
How much money do you save by using a 20 Watt Compact Fluorescent over an incandescent bulb?
An Energy Star qualified compact fluorescent light bulb can save you around $30 over it's lifetime, paying for its self in about 6 months.
How many lumens are produced by a 150 watt Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb?
9000- 11000
What is fluorescent lamb?
Perhaps you are asking about fluorescent lamp. This is an electrical device that uses a fluorescent bulb to give off light. The bulb is a recent invention designed to give energy savings in the residential area. The fluorescent bulb used to be used exclusively in industrial applications, but the new bulb is small and compact enough to be used in a home lamp.
How can someone select the right compact fluorescent dimmable bulb?
To select the right compact fluorescent dimmable bulb, factors to consider are bulb design, light output & power consumption, color, and recycling options. It is important to use good judgement regarding these factors and how you plan to use the lamp in question.
