What are the advantages and disadvantages of using compact fluorescent light bulbs?

Answer 1

One nice thing about light bulbs is that they provide light indoors and when it is dark outside, without having to light a candle or an oil lamp. They are also relatively safe, clean and easy to operate.

Disadvantages include the fact that you will need electricity and wires that are properly installed and cannot be easily moved about. It is also difficult to repair a broken light bulb or one that has burned out, and they must be disposed of and replaced.

Answer 2

the advantages of the CFL light bulb are: -they use less energy than normal light bulbs -they save you a lot of money because they can be used up to ten times longer than a normal light bulb -are a lot more safer -save up to 7% of the household usage Disadvanteges: -don't show their full lightness right away -are really bad for the environment once disposed can cause huge pollution -have toxic in them i will post more another time

Answer 3

Advantages: By using less electricity, they help the environment. They are also cheaper in the long term.

Disadvantages: The short-term investment is larger; they are more expensive than the incandescent lights. This is more than compensated by the savings in electric energy, but you may be unlucky to have several bad bulbs; or somebody may steal them, especially outdoors. Also, for some very specific applications, the heat generated by the old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs is actually needed.

Answer 4

Perhaps the greatest disadvantage is the issue of disposing of the fluorescent bulbs after they burn out. The fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of Mercury vapor so dumping them in a landfill will contaminate it with the mercury.

Another disadvantage is the cost of the fluorescent bulbs compared to incandescent bulb (incandescent bulbs are cheaper because the materials to make them are cheaper).

In most cases incandescent bulbs produce their full luminous power almost immediately upon being powered. Most incandescent bulbs require a few minutes before they reach their full brightness so they are dimmer than incandescent bulbs when first switched on.

Answer 5

They are inexpensive, provide a comfortable soft light, contribute to the overall heating of a property, and don't contain toxic materials. They also take less energy and resources to manufacture compared to CFLs.

Answer 6

Compact fluorescent lamps or CFL grow light bulbs can be used for growing indoor plants. A CFL grow light is of great help to growing plants because it provides the color spectrum which a plant needs to flourish. Using CFL grow light bulbs, however, has its pros and cons.

Advantages of CFL Grow Light Bulbs:

CFL grow light bulbs are cost efficient. These bulbs are cheap and easy to find. A 60-watt bulb only costs a little over $10 on Amazon. You can also save on power bills since CFL grow light bulbs are energy-efficient as well. CFL grow light bulbs use 50% to 80% less energy than incandescent light bulbs.

Then, CFL grow light bulbs are very long lasting. Compared to incandescent bulbs, CFL grow light bulbs last longer. They can last for up to 10,000 hours, that is, more or less 13 times longer compared to the lifespan of an incandescent lamp.

Another advantage is of CFL grow light bulbs is that they can fit into a standard light socket and do not call for any special lighting fixture. They are very versatile, and can be used to light up any area in your home. Dimmers are also now available for some CFL grow light bulbs, so that you can control their brightness.

Disadvantages of CFL Grow Light Bulbs:

Firstly, CFL grow light bulbs work best when used for long periods of time. Studies show that the more frequently you turn CFL grow light bulbs on and off, the more likely its life span will be shortened. Hence, this defeats their cost efficient and energy efficient advantages.

Secondly, CFL grow light bulbs' performance may be affected by the temperature of their environment. Low temperatures can cause the CFL grow light bulbs to perform with lower light levels, hence reducing their utility.

Lastly, CFL grow light bulbs contain mercury, which can be a toxic. The good thing is that it does not pose a health threat unless the bulb is broken. That is why there is a special way of disposing CFL grow light bulbs. You must know how to dispose of these bulbs properly and responsibly.

You can learn more information about CFL grow lights through the brand's website or by asking the retailer. You can also find customer feedback online which will be helpful for you in making your decision of whether to use CFL bulbs or not for growing your indoor plants.

Answer 7

The CFL bulbs last for about 10,000 hours. The incandescent bulbs only last for about 1,500 hours. Most people won't go for the CFL because of the upfront costs but you'll save more money in the long run because they are also more energy efficient.

Answer 8

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