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It's a bulb with more blue light in it, to better match the light that natural sunlight emits.

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What is daylight fluorescent?

Daylight fluorescent refers to a type of fluorescent lighting that closely mimics natural daylight, typically around 5000K to 6500K in color temperature. This type of lighting is designed to enhance visibility and color rendering in various environments, making it suitable for workplaces, retail spaces, and art studios. Daylight fluorescent bulbs often produce a brighter, cooler light compared to standard fluorescent bulbs, which can improve mood and productivity.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of a fluorescent light bulb?

The fluorescent light bulb more efficiently converts electricity to light resulting in less heat produced. But in winter, heat being produced is not exactly a bad thing. Besides, fluorescent light bulbs are more expensive and have heavy metals in them, making them more toxic.


What is the Weight of 8 foot fluorescent light bulb?

The weight of one 8 foot fluorescent light bulb is 1.2 pounds. Fluorescent light bulbs are available in many colors and color temperatures.


How many volts are in a fluorescent light bulb?

A typical fluorescent light bulb operates on a voltage range of about 100 to 250 volts, depending on the specific type and design. The bulb requires a ballast to regulate the current and voltage for proper operation. However, when considering the voltage across the electrodes inside the bulb during operation, it can be around 1,000 volts due to the ionization of the gas inside.


What is the difference between fluorescent bulbs and regular light bulbs?

Fluorescent bulbs generate light by using an ionized gas and electrical discharge, whereas regular light bulbs generate light by using heat within the filament contained in the bulb.

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What is the color temperature of fluorescent lights?

The color temperature of fluorescent lights typically ranges from 2700K to 6500K, with cooler temperatures appearing more blue and warmer temperatures appearing more yellow.


What does f17 stand for on fluorescent bulb packageing?

F17 on a fluorescent bulb packaging typically indicates the type of bulb and its wattage. In this case, "F17" refers to a T8 fluorescent bulb that operates at 17 watts.


Who invented fluorescent light bulb?

EEdmund Germer (90% sure) made the first fluorescent light bulb


What are the different fluorescent color temperatures available for lighting options?

Fluorescent lighting options are available in different color temperatures, including warm white (2700-3000K), cool white (3500-4100K), and daylight (5000-6500K).


Which type of ligh bulb uses phosphors?

A fluorescent bulb


Does a fluorescent bulb emit the same amount of heat as a metal halide bulb of the same wattage?

No, a fluorescent bulb does not emit the same amount of heat as a metal halide bulb of the same wattage.


Can you use a 65 watt fluorescent bulb in a metal halide light fixture?

No, the ballast's output is not matched to operate a fluorescent bulb.


What is the average lifespan of a compact fluorescent bulb?

The average lifespan of a compact fluorescent bulb is typically around 8,000 to 10,000 hours.


How much is a fluorescent bulb?

fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.


What is fluorescent lamb?

Perhaps you are asking about fluorescent lamp. This is an electrical device that uses a fluorescent bulb to give off light. The bulb is a recent invention designed to give energy savings in the residential area. The fluorescent bulb used to be used exclusively in industrial applications, but the new bulb is small and compact enough to be used in a home lamp.


What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?

The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.


Fluorescent in a sentence?

I need to buy another fluorescent light bulb at the hardware store