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Why is is a compact fluorescent light bulb more efficient than a incandescent bulb?
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A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) uses electrical current to vaporize a small amount of Mercury, that in turn, excites a phosphorous coating on the inside of its tubing. This process allows almost 75% of the energy consumption to be converted to visible light.
In contrast, an incandescent lamp passes current through a resistive filament that heats to the point of emitting light. This process spends almost 90% of the energy consumed producing heat, with the remainder left over for it's intended purpose.
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Which among the following is most energy efficient incandescent build fluorescent tube compact fluorescent light bulb halogen bulb?
Incandescent produces about 10 lumens of light per watt of electricity Halogen produces about 13 lumens per watt Fluorescent and CFL produce about 50 lumens per watt So Fluorescent is the most efficient.
What is the green efficient squiggly light bulb called?
Florescent light-bulbs CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
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).
What effects do compact fluorescent bulbs have on computers?
None or a negligible effect. Similarly to incandescent or fluorescent tubes, they light up your work area so you can see what you're doing at the computer.
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
The fulform of CFL bulbs is compact fluorecent light
What are two kinds of light bulbs?
incandescent , compact fluorescent
Which among the following is most energy efficient incandescent build fluorescent tube compact fluorescent light bulb halogen bulb?
Incandescent produces about 10 lumens of light per watt of electricity Halogen produces about 13 lumens per watt Fluorescent and CFL produce about 50 lumens per watt So Fluorescent is the most efficient.
Information on CFL light bulbs?
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?
compact floresent
Fluorescent light more energy efficient than incandescent light?
Yes.
Compact fluorescent lights are better for both our wallet and the environment but do they produce better light than the traditional incandescent bulbs?
Yes, the compact fluorescent light produce more light as compared to the same wattage of incandescent light, it is scientifically proved.
What are the uses for compact fluorescent light?
Compact fluorescent lights are used in place of incandescent lights, but use one-fifth or one-third of the electrical power. They also last about ten times longer, making them very efficient for lighting rooms.
DO incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
no
How efficient is a fluorescent bulb that emits the same amount of light as a 100w incandescent bulb?
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.
Why do stores offices and schools use fluorescent lights instead of incandescent?
Incandescent lights are expensive to run (they give off a lot of heat was well as light), incandescent lights are much more efficient. However modern LED light bulbs are better (more efficient) than both incandescent and fluorescent lights so in the future you will see a change to the use of these.
Which Lighting will be the most energy efficient?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are pretty energy efficient and are energy star rated.
What is the green efficient squiggly light bulb called?
Florescent light-bulbs CFL Compact Fluorescent Lamp
