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Phillips fluorescent bulbs are a very good brand and mostly recommended by homeowners. Most brand of bulbs will turn out to brake in 3 months or less. Purchase a good quality even if you have to end up paying a little bit more than the other regular brands.
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Why are compact fluorescent light bulbs bad?
Older CFBs contained mercury. However, today's bulbs contain little, if any, mercury. Buying today's bulbs is a good choice, as they produce the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, but yet uses a fraction of the energy.
Should the government make a law that requires all people to use compact fluorescent light bulb for the common good?
no
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.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using compact fluorescent light bulbs?
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.
What are the advantages of using compact fluorescent light bulbs?
Some advantages are that CFL light bulbs last longer, so in the long run they are cheaper. They also use less energy. They are very versatile since they come in different shapes they can fit into almost any fixture.CFL or Compact Florescent Lights are a lot more energy efficient. They emit a lot more light and a lot less heat and last a lot longer. a 23 watt cfl is equal to a 100 watt incandescent in light output.If you pay 10 cents per kwh for electricity then a 100 watt bulb left on all the time will cost about $88 per year, multiply that by all the lights you leave on whereas a cfl of the same brightness would cost about 1/4 of that or around $22 per year
Where can I buy fluorescent light bulbs for the best price?
Wal-Mart sells fluorescent light bulbs for very reasonable prices. They range from ten to thirty dollars. The bulbs that Wal-Mart sells are usually of good quality. IF you have any problems with them, they can be returned with original packaging and the receipt.
Are fluorescent light bulbs good for the environment and why?
No, because when they go in the dump and you smash on on the ground, the mercury in them will poison the groundwater.
Where can I order high bay fixture bulbs?
There are a number of good sites from which to order high bay bulbs. Depending on your application and whether you want HID or fluorescent bulbs, some good sites include prolighting.com, homeclick.com, fullspectrumsolutions.com, and amazon.com, among others.
How can you find more information about daylight bulbs?
One source with good information about daylight bulbs is eHow. From eHow you can learn about the three types of daylight bulbs - incandescent, energy saving, and fluorescent tubes - and what each type is good for. You can also visit a local hardware store such as Home Depot to compare different models of bulbs.
Why are compact fluorescent light bulbs bad?
Older CFBs contained mercury. However, today's bulbs contain little, if any, mercury. Buying today's bulbs is a good choice, as they produce the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, but yet uses a fraction of the energy.
Should the government make a law that requires all compact fluorescent light bulbs for the common good?
No. CFLs contain mercury, which is harmful to the environment. Instead, all incandescent bulbs should be replaced with LEDs or newer technology that has no adverse effect on our environment.
How can good lighting increase the productivity of employees?
There is a case for offering non-fluorescent lighting in offices because it is unnatural for humans to be surrounded by fluorescent light for that long. People with S.A.D. (seasonal depression) are often told to put special natural-light bulbs in their rooms because it helps the body get back on a good rhythm.
Do image treadmills get good reviews?
I have researched a variety of reviews of the different brands of treadmills and found that compared to other known brands such as NordicTrack and Bowflex, their reviews are not very good. I have found that overall they are only getting a rating of about 2 stars.
Is cheap window replacement a good first upgrade for my home?
Hmmm... I have thought of your ideas a while back, and windows might not be the best thing to start off with. I, for one, started off by replacing all my light bulbs by fluorescent light bulbs. You have no idea how much I saved!
What chestnut roasters are considered the best?
Some good brands for chestnut roasters are Paderno, Rome, and Jacob Bromwell. The prices range from $20 to $100. All of these brands have at least a 3 star rating on Amazon.
Which brand has the best customer rating for fillet knives?
There are a couple of brands such as Gerber and Henckels have good reviews with good prices but are not the top reviewed. Global Fillet Knife had the most complementary rating overall. All the Knives were test and rated by control, price, and overall usability.
You are a small business owner and looking to save money on your fluorescent lighting what are some easy ways to do that?
If you are looking to cut down your energy consumption, I would suggest you get T5 fluorescent bulbs instead of T8 bulbs. You will save a good amount of energy with them compared to your T8 bulbs and T5 bulbs are much brighter than LEDs. LEDs do consume less watts but they are not nearly as bright plus they are very expensive to buy and maintain. You have to be careful if you want to get T5 bulbs though since they are a little shorter than T8 bulbs and do not naturally fit into their fixtures. Luckily, there are companies that make retrofit kits that come with the bulbs and everything you need to convert the fixtures. Also, right now there are a lot of incentives and rebates that you can get from the government and utility companies to help cover the cost and lower your payback period.
