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Fluorescent bulbs, including Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) are designed to last longer because they have no filament to burn out.
However, many of the current CFLs will prematurely fail (before their estimated lifespan) because the components or designs of their ballasts were compromised when translated from the older tube-type fluorescents. These ballasts are sensitive to heat buildup in enclosed fixtures. The life of any bulb is greatly affected by the number of cycles (on and off) they experience, as well as any fluctuations in the power supply.
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Which light bulb lasts longer cheap or expensive?
Mostly bulb which is a higher cost means a better quality.
Why are LED flashlights better than halogen flashlights?
The LED bulb, which LED stands for Light Emitting Diode, does not have a filament and therefore lasts longer than a regular lightbulb.
How much energy does an energy saving light bulb save?
I'm pretty sure a CFL (compact florescent lightbulb) uses 1/3 the amount of energy of a regular lightbulb and lasts up to 10 times longer!
Which bulb lasts longer an incandescent light bulb or a compact fluorescent light bulb?
A regular incandescent bulb uses a lot more energy than a compact fluorescent to produce the same amount of light. Most energy used by an incandescent bulb is wasted as heat which does not give off visible light. Incandescent bulbs are cheaper to buy, but they have shorter lifetimes than other alternatives.
Does the light of a light bulb make the grass grow faster?
a regular light bulb-no.
How long does a normal light bulb last?
A flourescent light bulb lasts between 6000 to 18000 hours.
If you operate an incandescent light bulb at less than its rated voltage?
Since an incandescent light bulb is an appliance that has a fixed electrical resistance, operating it at less than its rated voltage means that it will draw less than its rated current and will produce less light.
How does light from cfl bulb compare?
When you compare a CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) bulb to an LED bulb, the CFL bulb has a shorter lifespan. The CFL bulb also uses more electricity for the same brightness Also a CFL lasts longer and uses less electricity (for the same brightness) than an incandescent bulb.
What is the name for a regular light bulb?
incandescent
Why do you need to have the glass on the outside of a light bulb?
The glass envelope, or bulb, of an incandescent light bulb is needed to hold the inert gas, such as argon, that fills the space. The filament of a light bulb is made of tungsten wire. When electricity passes through it the filament becomes extremely hot and emits light. The inert gas surrounding the filament protects it from evaporating too quickly. A light bulb only lasts as long as its filament lasts.
Where is 130 volt electrical power used?
You're looking at 130v light bulbs? Well...the answer is "nowhere." A 130v light bulb has a heavier-duty filament in it than a 120v bulb does, so the bulb will last longer. Put it in a regular socket and it will work fine.
How much difference does replacing a regular light bulb with energy saving bulb really make?
Suppose you a regular 100 W bulb that is replaced by a 20 W energy saving one, that saves 80 W. If it's a bulb that is on 6 hours a day it would use 876 units per year, while the energy saving bulb would use one fifth of that, 175 units. The saving is 701 units that would cost about £100. The energy saving bulb also lasts longer, 8000 hours instead of 1000 hours. In the above example the 100 W bulb would need to be replaced twice, while the energy saving bulb lasts 8000 hours, that would be nearly four years (on average).
