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Will it damage a compact fluorescent bulb if one has a dimmer switch but keeps the dimmer set as high as possible?
Fluorescent bulbs can't be dimmed. It takes a certain amount of electricity to get them to come on. Probably about half way on the switch. As long as it has that much it should light. The switch however doesn't like it and will burn out quicker than with regular bulbs. The bulb doesn't care, it is either lit or not. Thanks. I just went ahead and installed a standard light switch. Everything is working fine and energy efficient. ~ CheeseKing
When was the fluorescent light first used?
The fluorescent light was first introduced for commercial use at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. While these fluorescent light bulb technologies were being developed many years before by mostly researchers and inventors at the General Electric Corporation, no wide-scale manufacturing of the fluorescent fixture, the device that makes it possible to power the light bulb, had taken place until 1940 when three (3) corporations emanated from the New York City region and became the dominate makers of the fixture throughout the United States in years to come. The three were, Lightolier & Artcraft Fluorescent Lighting Corporation, and Globe Lighting. Although General Electric, Sylvania, and Westinghouse were clear leaders in bulb technology, keeping with verity of the times, the co-founder of Artcraft Fluorescent Lighting, Mr. Louis Levy, was one of the pioneers in the manufacturing processes of the fixture. During the 1950s, the fluorescent light bulb and fixture outsold traditional lighting more than any other time in our history. And since that time, countless manufacturers around the globe make various fixtures styles although General Electric, and other major corporations remain the leaders in bulb sales. No other wide-scale major developments have taken place since 1939 in lighting technology until recently, in the 1990s, when (LEDs), a newer technology, became widely available.
How long does a filament light bulb last?
Every once in a while, you will get a dud, but for the most part they are intended to last for up to 10,000 hours. For comparable Lumens, they save about 75% of the energy that a regular filament based incandescent (the regular kind) will use. Even with the duds, it saves you significant amounts of energy. Get a good bulb, though. You're going to want to like the light quality and a good bulb will last longer. You will save money even if they're giving away the incandescents. Ideal conditions for a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) are when the bulb comes on, has a chance to warm up, and then stays on. Closet lights will burn out sooner (per hour of use, but since they're used so less frequently), but you will still save energy. Modern bulbs come on instantly, but they take about 30 seconds to heat up. Best of luck!
What are the different types of ceiling light fixtures?
Most fluorescent lights are linear in shape, but some are u shaped, and others (the compact fluorescents) are bent into various other shapes. Fluorescent lights come in a variety of lengths, a variety of voltage, a variety of light colors (all are more or less white, but the white can be tinged with varying degrees of other colors), a variety of tube diameter, differing quantities of mercury, a variety of brightness, a variety of socket types (some have one pin on each end, some have two, and the compact fluorescents are designed to screw into a socet the same way an incandescent bulb does). All these differences come in various combinations, so that there are literally thousands of different types of fluorescent lights.
Why flourecent lamp are better source of light than incandescent lamp?
Fluorescent lamps are more energy-efficient than incandescent lamps because they produce light by exciting mercury vapor with electricity, resulting in less heat loss. They also have a longer lifespan and produce more light output for the amount of energy consumed compared to incandescent lamps. Additionally, fluorescent lamps come in various color temperatures, allowing for more customizable lighting options.
Why have compact fluorescent light bulbs come on the market?
An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb.
What are the available options for small light bulb sizes?
The available options for small light bulb sizes include LED, incandescent, and compact fluorescent bulbs. These bulbs come in various shapes and wattages to fit different fixtures and preferences.
How do you use the light bulb today?
You can use a light bulb by twisting it into a socket and turning the switch on to illuminate a room. Modern light bulbs come in various types, such as LED and compact fluorescent lights, that offer energy-efficient options for lighting your space.
PLC light bulb mean?
The PLC in PLC light bulbs stands for Philip Lighting Clusters. PLC light bulbs are compact fluorescent lamps. They are a cluster of lighting tubes that come with a 2-pin or 4-pin base.
How much energy does an incandescent lightbulb use versus a fluorescent?
Yes that's true fluorescent bulbs are better because it usess 75% less energy and works longer than a incandescent light bulb. Yes...and no. It is true that power usage decreases with fluorescent balb usage. However, one must take into account that they pollute more (i.e. mercury and other heavy metals).
What's the longest lasting Compact fluorescent for the money?
GE Compact Fluorescent lights come highly recommended and are guaranteed to be long lasting.
Will it damage a compact fluorescent bulb if one has a dimmer switch but keeps the dimmer set as high as possible?
Fluorescent bulbs can't be dimmed. It takes a certain amount of electricity to get them to come on. Probably about half way on the switch. As long as it has that much it should light. The switch however doesn't like it and will burn out quicker than with regular bulbs. The bulb doesn't care, it is either lit or not. Thanks. I just went ahead and installed a standard light switch. Everything is working fine and energy efficient. ~ CheeseKing
What watage light bulb do you use?
The typical household light bulb is the incandescent, they come in a variety of watts. Most used is the 40 watts, 60 watts, and 100 watts. Incandenscent are inexpensive and are the most common bulb for traidtional homes. Although fluorescent light bulbs are common in kitchens. Halogen light bulbs are more effeicient than incandecent they are better suited for offices, kitchens and lmaps. CFL (Compact Fluroescent Light) Bulb last longer than traditional incandescent. The LED (light emitting diodes) are becoming popular.
Which compact fluoroscent bulb come on fastest?
High Efficiency.
Why does replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs conserve electricity?
Because instead of using a 40, 60, 75 or 100 watt bulb, you can get the same amount of light with using less electricity to run a fluorescent bulb. For example, if you are looking for the equivalent light output of a standard 100w incandescent, look for a 25w cfl (compact fluorescent light)Another basic way to understand this is that incandescent bulbs produce a lot of heat along with the light they emit. They produce much more heat than the compact fluorescent bulbs. The heat from incandescent bulbs doesn't just come from thin air; it is a product of the electricity that is consumed by the bulb. This heat is called 'entropy' because it is wasted energy; it represents expended energy that can never be recaptured to do other things. The compact bulbs produce less entropy or wasted heat, and are therefore more efficient and environment friendly. If you are imagining that the heat from incandescent bulbs could very well be 'captured' and used for other things, realize that the 'capturing' process must itself involve the expenditure of energy, and at every step there is a huge loss of efficiency. Heat can be collected, but never without a cost; that cost is entropy.
What would cause a power failure on a light on the ceiling -- the breaker is fine and there is voltage at the switches?
You don't say what type of light and one would assume you checked the bulb. If the bulb is good and it is an incandescent screw in bulb a wire may have come loose from wire nut; or sometimes the springy conductor in the bottom of the socket doesn't come up high enough because it has been compressed in some way. If it is a fluorescent bulb it could be the ballast.
What is another name for a bulb in a circuite?
Another name for a bulb in a circuit is a "lamp." In electrical terms, it refers to a device that produces light when an electric current passes through it. Lamps can come in various types, including incandescent, LED, and fluorescent, each functioning to convert electrical energy into light.
