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I am not aware of any inceased fire hazards associated with compact fluorescent lamps. As an electrical contractor I have installed hundreds without any safety issues. "Early failure" is usually the main complaint. They do get warm, but not as hot as regular incandescent lamps. No one seems to ask if the incandescent lamps are a fire hazard, but they can be. Any lamp that gets hot can be the source of ignition in certain rare cirumstances, such as if gasoline spills on the floor and the room fills will flammable vapors. Always use lamps and appliances that have a testing laboratory listing such as "UL" or "ETL" or "CSA" to ensure they have been tested for general safety in household use.
A CFL is a type of fluorescent lamp that is roughly the size of a traditional incandescent light bulb. In many cases the CFL is designed to screw into a standard medium screw socket and replace an incandescent bulb. A CFL has a higher initial expense than an incandescent bulb, but uses less electrical power and lasts far longer.
CFLs are available in many color temperatures. See the color temperature link below for a table of different color temperatures.
A CFL lamp lasts up to 12X longer than a normal GLS incandescent lamp and, with its average 80% energy saving, it can save you a lot of money in the long run.
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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.
Why does a plasma ball make fluorescent light bulbs light up?
Anything that excites the gas in a fluorescent will make it light. Static electricity from the carpet will cause compact fluorescent to light.
Information on CFL light bulbs?
A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
What are the scwiggley light bulbs called?
Assuming you're talking about the ones with coiled tubes, they're called "compact fluorescent".
Why can light bulbs be called heat bulbs?
Heat bulbs would be a more appropriate name because incandescent bulbs transform 90% of electricity received into heat and 10% into light. New Compact Fluorescent light bulbs use only 20% to 30% of the energy needed to power a standard bulb for the same wattage.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Are CFL bulbs autovolt?
No, compact fluorescent light bulbs generally are not autovolt.
What does CFL's in lighting stand for?
CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamp. It is an energy-efficient alternative to traditional incandescent light bulbs, producing the same amount of light but using less energy.
What are two kinds of light bulbs?
incandescent , compact fluorescent
What is being done about pollution?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs.
DO incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
no
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.
How do compact fluorescent lights differ from fluorescent light globes?
Compact fluorescent lights are smaller versions of traditional fluorescent light bulbs that are designed to fit into standard light fixtures. They are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan compared to incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent light globes typically refer to the larger, tube-shaped fluorescent bulbs that are commonly used in commercial and industrial settings.
Is mercury used for the filament in light bulbs?
No, not in the filament. You are probably thinking of compact fluorescent light bulbs, which do contain mercury.
Why does a plasma ball make fluorescent light bulbs light up?
Anything that excites the gas in a fluorescent will make it light. Static electricity from the carpet will cause compact fluorescent to light.
Is compact fluorescent light the best energy saving bulb?
No, the most energy efficient bulbs are LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs.
Can I get a bulk discount on Compact Fluorescent bulbs anywhere?
Sure. I found great deals on light bulbs here on this site.
