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It is unlikely that actual light fixtures will be going away any time soon. Fluorescent bulbs will eventually be obsolete as LED and newer technologies take over.
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What is the name of the energy saving light-bulbs?
There are two different technologies, fluorescent, and LEDs. Fluorescent light bulbs are more common; LEDs are still too expensive for mainstream use. +++ LED lamps' prices are now very competitive, certainly where I live, and make up for the unit price difference in reduced electricity consumption for a given light output. I have a mixture of incandescent, CF and LED lamps in my home, and slowly going over to LED as the existing lamps expire.
Are Incandescent bulbs going to be outlawed?
There is nothing that states incandescent light bulbs will one day be illegal or outlawed. Using them is an individuals option and right.
Why are fluorescent light bulbs more energy efficient then halogen lamps?
Old-style fluorescent tube bulbs and the newer CFBs (compact fluorescent bulb) are considered more efficient for a number of reasons. First, they consume roughly 1/5 the energy of incandescent (ie, tungsten filament) bulbs for a comparable light output. A quick survey of the package labels tells that an average CFB is rated for 15 watts of electrical consumption, versus 60 to 75 for the average incandescent bulb. So, there is a savings in electricity, whether you choose to quantify that savings as monetary or environmental. Second, in addition to the decreased operational cost, fluorescent lights have a lifespan many times that of incandescent bulbs, which must be replaced more frequently. This translates to myriad efficiency gains; there is a financial incentive for their use, since over the long haul, they are less expensive to purchase and replace than incandescent bulbs. There is an even greater incentive for industrial and commercial consumers, since this reduced frequency in replacement translates directly into decreased maintenance and manpower costs. Take your average Wal-Mart or warehouse store -- if those thousands of bulbs were incandescent lighting, the store would have to maintain a small staff dedicated to the continuous replacement of its bulbs. Third, in addition to this obvious time and energy savings, there are more subtle efficiencies that can be found; fluorescent bulbs generate far less heat in operation than comparable incandescent bulbs -- in fact, many run completely cool to the touch. Compare this with the average incandescent bulb; although advances such as 'cool white' bulbs have decreased the heat of the incandescent bulb, all will burn a user instantly, as they generate a significant amount of heat. Since the bulk of the average electric bill (residential or commercial) is spent on air conditioning, this unwanted additional heat source is to be avoided, since it results in incrementally higher cooling bills. Even if the added heat is desirable (for example, in winter), this would still be a very inefficient means of heating. Fourth, any source of heat can be a cause of a fire. Reducing and eliminating unnecessary heat sources is good safety sense. Countless home fires have been caused by table lamps falling over, or random clothing items draped over lampshades. It's hard to question the inefficiency of everything one owns going up in smoke. Despite the many advantages of fluorescent lighting, many environmentalists have concerns about the toxic content of fluorescent bulbs, which contain Mercury. These bulbs should not be placed in ordinary residential waste collection, but should rather be recycled through a local hazardous materials collection program, which all American communities should have. On the point of Mercury toxicity, it can however be argued that the increased electrical demand of an incandescent bulb causes more Mercury to be released at the point of electrical production; trace amounts contained in coal burned to produce the electricity accumulate into more than is contained in the fluorescent bulb. Thus, simply because an incandescent bulb contains no Mercury, it isn't completely blameless. Its increased electrical consumption likely releases comparable quantities of Mercury as CFBs.
Are candelabra bulbs more expensive than regular ones?
Candelabra bulbs are initially more expensive than regular bulbs however they are more energy-efficient in the long run. This energy efficiency offsets their original outlay cost as they use less electricity.
Is a ghost sending you a sign because light bulbs burn out or break when you turn on?
Most probably it's either a random coincidence or you have something going on with your wiring - like a brown-out.
Are my opportunities to buy fluorescent light bulbs soon going to be gone?
Fluorescent light bulbs are not going to be illegal to buy, but they make up a very low percentile of the light bulb market. It is highly recommend if you want save to money that you switch to energy efficient light bulbs.
How many volts needed to run a fluorescent light?
The voltage of your area is what determines the operating voltage of all equipment. Equipment from other countries usually has to use a transformer to get the correct voltage. The voltage on a fluorescent fixture is printed on the ballast of the fixture. See if the voltage on the ballast matches the supply voltage of the system that you are going to use to operate the fixture.
What is the voltage of fluorescent light bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs can not be connected to a constant voltage power supply, or they will self destruct. They must use a ballast in order for this not happening. This way they can operate under 430 mA, with a drop of 100 volts. The larger the bulb, the more voltage needed (going all the way up to 1.5 A).
What substaince is in fluorescent bulbs?
I think the answer you are looking for is mercury. In the 1800s the hat makers used mercury in their work. I am sure you have heard the term "mad as a hatter". So the government has tried to omit mercury from our lives for years. Now in the interest of energy efficiency, they are going to require us all to use fluorescent bulbs full of mercury. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THEM....
What is the name of the energy saving light-bulbs?
There are two different technologies, fluorescent, and LEDs. Fluorescent light bulbs are more common; LEDs are still too expensive for mainstream use. +++ LED lamps' prices are now very competitive, certainly where I live, and make up for the unit price difference in reduced electricity consumption for a given light output. I have a mixture of incandescent, CF and LED lamps in my home, and slowly going over to LED as the existing lamps expire.
Is it normal for fluorescent bulbs to start blinking finally go out with the base of it where the glass meets it is black and melted like it was going to catch fire?
When fluorescent tubes become dark on the end where they join the socket , it is time to replace them. You are not getting full light output from the tube, but the ballast is still drawing the same power as it would for a new tube.
Is it possible to convert a 220 volt light a 110 volt by changing the ballast?
Is it incandescent or flourescent? If it's incandescent it will work okay--it'll be dim but it will work. A fluorescent probably wouldn't fire. Now having said that, if this is a European lamp google "110v European base bulbs" and you'll find light bulbs that work on 110v but have bases that screw into European sockets. Just change the plug on the lamp and you're golden.
Does a regular light bulb use more energy than a fluorescent light bulb?
uses less electricity and produces less heat
How can I swag a cathedral ceiling fixture to the wall the ceiling stud is too far away and the fixture is too heavy and no attic access?
You can supply the voltage to the swag from a wall box but the whole purpose of a swag fixture is to have it hang from the ceiling.You are going to have to find a way to support the fixture. If you can not get support from behind the ceiling then the support is going to have to be on the exposed surface side that you can see. You will probably have to span two ceiling joists and hang the fixture some where in between them to suit your purposes.
How come you have 48 volts going to a 120 volt light fixture?
It draws 2.5Amps
Using twelve gauge wiring how many eight foot fluorescent lights using 110 watt bulbs can you use on one twenty amp circuit breaker?
Ohm's law states: I*E=P in other words: I = amps, P=watts, E=volts If: I or Amps=20 and E or Volts=120 (i am guessing as this one is standard for a residance) Then: 20 * 120 = 2400 or 2400 watts of power are avaliable 2400 watts / 110 watt bulbs = 21.8 bulbs can in theory, be placed on a 20 amp 120 volt circuit. The reality is that you would probably not want to place more than 17 or 18 100w bulbs on a circuit for safety and code required design load calculations. However you can bet that all bulbs in a residance will not be active at one time and therefore seldom will the peak load be at max. None of this takes into account any other loads on the circuit or derating factors such as heat, etc. When in doubt always get a qualified electrician to help or guide you as electrical fires are the cause of much property loss and life safety concern. SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS! Hope this helps! Terry
is a roth irs the best way to save?
No, the best way to save is by going green and using the money saved into your savings account or something. My parents switched to fluorescent bulbs a few years back and now, we spend that money on other things, but it could easily go into retirement savings.
