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Does a regular light bulb use more energy than a fluorescent light bulb?
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∙ 14y ago
uses less electricity and produces less heat
Ozella Dooley
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∙ 15y agoA fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
A fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
A fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
A fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
A fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
A fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
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∙ 14y agoPeople use fluorescent bulbs instead of instead of incandescent bulbs because florescent has a longer life and do not need to be replaced as often. They give off a lot more light for the same amount of electricity so they are less expensive to operate. They give off less heat for the amount of light. The difference is analogous to building a fire in your fireplace and going out and buying a stove. If you are going to a cabin in the woods for a day or two, you might cook over the fire. You might not want to invest in a stove. If you are going to live in a place for a long period of time, you don't want to be bothered with building a fire everyday. You will put out the greater expense for a stove. You will use it rather than build a fire everyday. Its greater initial expense will soon be returned because you will no longer constantly be getting firewood.
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∙ 14y agoCFL lamps use fluorosence property of coating on the inner side of the lamp. When the gas inside is ionised electrons travel and strike the material releasing light. Conventional filament lamps are inefficient as the current is passed through the filament to produce heat. The tungsten filament gets heated up and radiates light. This is inefficient as lot of heat is also released . Thus CFLs use a lot less electricity than others.
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∙ 13y agoDepends what you mean by "better". They are more power efficient (lumens per watt) but they are more expensive to buy, and many people do not like the "harsh" light, and sometimes noises associated with drive circuitry.
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∙ 12y agoFluorescent light bulbs are higher efficiency than old-type incandescent light bulbs, as also are hogen and, especially, LED light bulbs. High efficiency light bulbs use less electricity, so you not only save money you also contribute in a small way to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
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∙ 14y agoYes, an incandescent bulb uses more energy than a fluorescent bulb and a fluorescent light bulb lasts about 10 times longer.
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∙ 11y agoThey produce less heat for the same amount of light output.
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∙ 15y agoA fluorescent light actually uses less energy.
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∙ 8y agoFluorescent bulbs and tubes last longer and operate cooler than incandescent bulbs.
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Can you get a sunburn or a tan by sitting next to a fluorescent light?
It would probably takes weeks to get enough UV exposure from a regular white light fluorescent bulb if any.
Is compact fluorescent light the best energy saving bulb?
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
How is a light bulb better for growing plants then a fluorescent?
The light spectrum from an incandescent (a bulb) is closer to the spectrum of the sun than what comes from a fluorescent.
The element in a fluorescent light bulb that absorbs UV light and releases visible light energy is?
actually, the rare-earth phosphors lining the tube.
Why does a circular fluorescent light bulb not light up fully?
You have a failing bulb or ballast.
What type of light is 20w energy saving bulb Halogen Indandecent neon fluorescent etc please help?
The energy saving light-bulbs are usually fluorescent. Neon is a type of fluorescent light bulb.
What is a word that means a light bulb that uses more energy than a fluorescent light bulb?
incandescent
How does a compact fluorescent light bulb work?
A fluorescent light bulb contains a gas which produces UV light when it comes in contact with electricity. Contrary to a normal light bulb this does not create any heat and is far more energy efficient.
Can you get a sunburn or a tan by sitting next to a fluorescent light?
It would probably takes weeks to get enough UV exposure from a regular white light fluorescent bulb if any.
Is compact fluorescent light the best energy saving bulb?
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
What is the energy reducing light bulb called?
They are called CFL light bulbs. CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Light .
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.
Who invented fluorescent light bulb?
EEdmund Germer (90% sure) made the first fluorescent light bulb
Which light bulb uses more energy?
Incandescent and halogen light bulbs use more energy than compact fluorescent lights and LED lights. Fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballasts use more energy than fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts.
What is the spectrum of fluorescent light?
light bulb
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).
How do you know a light bulb transforms 100 percent of its electricity into light?
You don't. A light bulb transforms only a fraction of its energy into light, and most of it into heat. For an incandescent bulb about 3% is transformed into light, while for a compact fluorescent (low-energy light) about 15% is transformed into light.
