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What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
How can you conserve energy at home?
You can replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, turn off the light when you leave the room. You can turn the water off when your brushing your teeth, and take faster showers.
Which save more energy incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent?
Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity for the amount of light produced.
What are the differences between fluorescent light bulbs and incandescent light bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient and last longer than incandescent light bulbs. They produce light by exciting mercury vapor, while incandescent bulbs produce light by heating a filament. Additionally, fluorescent bulbs are typically more expensive upfront but can save money in the long run due to their lower energy consumption.
Why are compact fluorescent light bulbs more efficient than incandescent light bulbs?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are more efficient than incandescent light bulbs because they produce light by converting more electrical energy into visible light and less into heat. Incandescent light bulbs waste a lot of energy as heat, while compact fluorescent bulbs produce more light with less heat generation, resulting in higher efficiency and lower energy consumption.
Is compact fluorescent light the best energy saving bulb?
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
What are the benefits of using LED fluorescent light bulbs over traditional fluorescent light bulbs?
LED fluorescent light bulbs have several benefits over traditional fluorescent light bulbs. They are more energy-efficient, have a longer lifespan, produce less heat, and are more environmentally friendly due to their lower mercury content.
DO incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
no
What is the difference between T12 and T8 fluorescent light bulbs?
The main difference between T12 and T8 fluorescent light bulbs is their size and energy efficiency. T12 bulbs are larger and less energy efficient compared to T8 bulbs, which are smaller and more energy efficient.
Why do you think that incandescent light bulbs are less efficient than fluorescent bulbs?
Incandescent light bulbs are less efficient than fluorescent bulbs because they produce light by heating a filament, which generates a lot of heat energy in addition to light. This results in a waste of energy compared to fluorescent bulbs, which produce light by exciting mercury vapor to create UV light that then stimulates a phosphor coating to emit visible light.
What are the benefits of using a LED fluorescent light bulb compared to traditional fluorescent light bulbs?
LED fluorescent light bulbs have several advantages over traditional fluorescent light bulbs. They are more energy-efficient, have a longer lifespan, and produce less heat. Additionally, LED bulbs do not contain harmful mercury, making them safer for the environment.
How many times do you need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs?
comparing to the traditional light bulbs energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs uses 25% to 75% energy and saves money also and it lasts up to 3 to 25 times long so there is no need to replace energy efficient fluorescent light bulbs often.
