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Why do ordinary light bulbs take more electrical energy than efficient bulbs?
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∙ 12y ago
The filament on normal light bulbs require a higher current of electricity to light up, and are more resistant to electricity as well.
This causes it to use more electricity and generate more heat.
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What advantages do LEDS have over light bulbs?
LEDs are definitely better than the ordinary light bulbs because they're more energy efficient, and you'll be able to get a lot of savings since you don't need to change your bulbs every now and then.
Does a light dimmer work with the new energy efficient light bulbs?
If you are looking to use the new energy efficient light bulbs on a light dimmer you will need to buy specially made dimmable CFLs. Not all energy efficient light bulbs are compatible with dimmers so be sure to check the packaging for information.
Other than light what two other forms of energy are in light bulbs?
I'm assuming that the light bulbs you're referring to are the normal light bulbs... Heat energy and electrical energy... that like cookies What do you mean by that like cookies alot??????????? Cookies are good...yum yum..
What are energy efficient light bulbs?
A Low energy bulbs uses about 1/5 energy of a traditional bulb. ie. 20w (Low energy bulb) = 100w (standard filiment bulb) 80%+ traditional bulb s' energy is lost as heat. The 20% figure shown above only relates to the low energy bulb during its normal usage. The question was about the overall ecological balance, which includes ecological burden through manufacture, distribution and disposal (or recycling). Low energy light bulbs contain heavy metals, electronics and toxic materials, and are manufactured (and recycled) using much more complicated and, presumably, more ecologically damaging processes compared to those involved in traditional tungsten filaments. The question is still open thus.
Why are energy saving light bulbs better than normal light bulbs?
LED lights are better than bulbs because they are more energy efficient, and environment friendly. You can definitely get a lot of savings with LED light bulbs.
Why do people say that ordinary light bulbs aren't energy saving?
No light bulbs actually save energy, they use it to produce light. However energy efficient bulbs use less energy than the ordinary incandescent type. To my mind describing them as energy saving is wrong, they should be described as "lower energy" bulbs.
What advantages do LEDS have over light bulbs?
LEDs are definitely better than the ordinary light bulbs because they're more energy efficient, and you'll be able to get a lot of savings since you don't need to change your bulbs every now and then.
Are traditional light bulbs wasteful?
Yes. Conventional (filement based) light bulbs are very inefficient converters of electrical energy to light - around 2% efficiency. So compared with "low energy" bulbs, which are around 8% efficient, they are wasteful.
Does energy efficient light bulbs produce less amount of heat than non-energy efficient light bulbs?
Yes, non energy efficient bulbs like the incandescents waste around 90% of there energy in the form of heat. LEDs and CFLs don't even come close.
Are there energy efficient table lamps?
Energy efficient table lamps are available in many online shops such as LampPlus and YLighting. Lamps can even be made energy efficient by changing the light bulbs to fluorescent spiral bulbs.
Which Lighting will be the most energy efficient?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are pretty energy efficient and are energy star rated.
How is electrical energy transformed to light energy?
in bulbs.. in ovens.
How much does energy efficent light bulbs cost per hour?
There is actually no energy efficient light bulbs in a way to interpret in physical determination. Energy efficient means less Watts required per hour compared to non energy efficient.
What makes LED light fixtures energy efficient?
LED light fixtures are made out of clusters of very small, super energy efficient bulbs. Because many of those bulbs are used, LED lights can be built to mimic the effects of regular incandescent bulbs. A huge part of what makes LED bulbs so energy efficient is that they do not produce heat as incandescent light bulbs do.
Why is it better to use energy efficient light bulbs?
Energy efficient light bulb saves half of energy consumed by a regular bulb, although it has a lower range light compare to the high energy consumer bulbs.
Which types of bulbs are regarded as energy efficient light bulbs?
Energy efficient light bulbs can be easily recognized, as they are each given an "ENERGY STAR" label. They can be purchased at a wide variety of retail locations, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, or Lowe's.
Does a light dimmer work with the new energy efficient light bulbs?
If you are looking to use the new energy efficient light bulbs on a light dimmer you will need to buy specially made dimmable CFLs. Not all energy efficient light bulbs are compatible with dimmers so be sure to check the packaging for information.
