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Any form of electrical lighting will produce both light and heat, and with inefficient, incandescent lighting you get a higher proportion of heat rather than light, as compared to other forms of lighting such as fluorescent, or the most efficient, which is LED, which turns almost all of the electric power that it consumes into light, and very little into heat.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agowhy should we change away from using incandescent light bulbs
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∙ 11y agoBecause they give off much of their energy as heat due to how the metal filament works
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∙ 10y agoOne reason the use of CFLs are being encouraged in place of conventional bulbs is because they are more energy efficient.
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Why do LED lamps is as hot as incandescent?
Incandescent bulbs generate light through resistive heating of a tungsten filament, to such a point that the filament glows and provides light. This resistive heating produces large amounts of waste heat and a relatively small amount of power translated into light. In an LED, there is relatively little waste heat, as photons (packets of light) are directly generated. Although it is much more efficient of a light emitter than an incandescent light, there is some small amount of heat generated.
What are energy efficient light bulbs?
A Low energy bulbs uses about 1/5 energy of a traditional bulb. ie. 20w (Low energy bulb) = 100w (standard filiment bulb) 80%+ traditional bulb s' energy is lost as heat. The 20% figure shown above only relates to the low energy bulb during its normal usage. The question was about the overall ecological balance, which includes ecological burden through manufacture, distribution and disposal (or recycling). Low energy light bulbs contain heavy metals, electronics and toxic materials, and are manufactured (and recycled) using much more complicated and, presumably, more ecologically damaging processes compared to those involved in traditional tungsten filaments. The question is still open thus.
How much electricity do energy saving light bulbs save?
Yes, if we look at the electrical energy used, illumination obtained and lifespan of LED lighting. LED light uses electrical energy 80% more efficient than Incandescent lighting, and 50% more efficient than fluorescent lamp. Led light uses electrical energy 80% more efficient than Incandescent lighting, and 50% more efficient than fluorescent lamp. Incandescent lifespan of about 2000 hours, 3500 hours halogen, fluorescent approximately 8000 hours, while the LED illumination can be expected to live up to 50000 hours and continue.
Why are fluorescent light bulbs more energy efficient then halogen lamps?
Old-style fluorescent tube bulbs and the newer CFBs (compact fluorescent bulb) are considered more efficient for a number of reasons. First, they consume roughly 1/5 the energy of incandescent (ie, tungsten filament) bulbs for a comparable light output. A quick survey of the package labels tells that an average CFB is rated for 15 watts of electrical consumption, versus 60 to 75 for the average incandescent bulb. So, there is a savings in electricity, whether you choose to quantify that savings as monetary or environmental. Second, in addition to the decreased operational cost, fluorescent lights have a lifespan many times that of incandescent bulbs, which must be replaced more frequently. This translates to myriad efficiency gains; there is a financial incentive for their use, since over the long haul, they are less expensive to purchase and replace than incandescent bulbs. There is an even greater incentive for industrial and commercial consumers, since this reduced frequency in replacement translates directly into decreased maintenance and manpower costs. Take your average Wal-Mart or warehouse store -- if those thousands of bulbs were incandescent lighting, the store would have to maintain a small staff dedicated to the continuous replacement of its bulbs. Third, in addition to this obvious time and energy savings, there are more subtle efficiencies that can be found; fluorescent bulbs generate far less heat in operation than comparable incandescent bulbs -- in fact, many run completely cool to the touch. Compare this with the average incandescent bulb; although advances such as 'cool white' bulbs have decreased the heat of the incandescent bulb, all will burn a user instantly, as they generate a significant amount of heat. Since the bulk of the average electric bill (residential or commercial) is spent on air conditioning, this unwanted additional heat source is to be avoided, since it results in incrementally higher cooling bills. Even if the added heat is desirable (for example, in winter), this would still be a very inefficient means of heating. Fourth, any source of heat can be a cause of a fire. Reducing and eliminating unnecessary heat sources is good safety sense. Countless home fires have been caused by table lamps falling over, or random clothing items draped over lampshades. It's hard to question the inefficiency of everything one owns going up in smoke. Despite the many advantages of fluorescent lighting, many environmentalists have concerns about the toxic content of fluorescent bulbs, which contain Mercury. These bulbs should not be placed in ordinary residential waste collection, but should rather be recycled through a local hazardous materials collection program, which all American communities should have. On the point of Mercury toxicity, it can however be argued that the increased electrical demand of an incandescent bulb causes more Mercury to be released at the point of electrical production; trace amounts contained in coal burned to produce the electricity accumulate into more than is contained in the fluorescent bulb. Thus, simply because an incandescent bulb contains no Mercury, it isn't completely blameless. Its increased electrical consumption likely releases comparable quantities of Mercury as CFBs.
How do you dispose CFL light bulbs?
AnswerIncandescent bulbs contain lead. Contact your local garbage or recycling facility to ask about their disposal methods, whether or not they will pick them up for your house or if you have to drop them off. Store them in the packaging you received them in until proper disposal.
DO incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
no
Do incandescent light bulbs waste less energy than compact fluorescent bulbs?
Incandescente light bulbs waste quite a bit more energy than most alternatives.
What type of lights do you use that waste a lot of energy?
The type of light bulbs that waste the most energy are incandescent bulbs. They are least efficient because around 90% of the energy is lost on heat. They are also the shortest-lived light bulbs. The most efficient lights are LED lights, followed by CFLs, followed by the new Halogen incandescent bulbs. See the related link below for more information.
Why do incandescent light bulbs waste a lot of electricity?
Because they give off much of their energy as heat due to how the metal filament works
Why is the power of a light bulb large?
Most light bulbs waste energy as heat. Even LEDs. Large light bulbs require more power.
What make CFL bulbs more efficent?
They use less power for an equivalent amount of illumination compared to incandescent lights which waste a lot of energy in heat.
Does energy efficient light bulbs produce less amount of heat than non-energy efficient light bulbs?
Yes, non energy efficient bulbs like the incandescents waste around 90% of there energy in the form of heat. LEDs and CFLs don't even come close.
Why do LED lamps is as hot as incandescent?
Incandescent bulbs generate light through resistive heating of a tungsten filament, to such a point that the filament glows and provides light. This resistive heating produces large amounts of waste heat and a relatively small amount of power translated into light. In an LED, there is relatively little waste heat, as photons (packets of light) are directly generated. Although it is much more efficient of a light emitter than an incandescent light, there is some small amount of heat generated.
Why are incandescent lights used?
Incandescent light are used for general purpose lighting. These types of lamps waste energy in the form of heat. Their replacement types now in the marketplace are new LED lamps which draw 1/4 the power of an incandescent lamp.
How does a florecent light bulb save energy?
I think you meant "use less energy" rather than "saves less energy"...Incandescent light bulbs generate light by heating a filament until it glows brightly. A great deal of energy is lost as heat and only a little energy is converted to visible light.Fluorescent light bulbs (whether "compact" or not) generate light by exciting the atoms in the phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb. This is more efficient, as there is less heat generated, so less electricity is needed to produce the same amount of light.LED lights are even more efficient than fluorescent, but they are still rather expensive for general lighting.
What are energy efficient light bulbs?
A Low energy bulbs uses about 1/5 energy of a traditional bulb. ie. 20w (Low energy bulb) = 100w (standard filiment bulb) 80%+ traditional bulb s' energy is lost as heat. The 20% figure shown above only relates to the low energy bulb during its normal usage. The question was about the overall ecological balance, which includes ecological burden through manufacture, distribution and disposal (or recycling). Low energy light bulbs contain heavy metals, electronics and toxic materials, and are manufactured (and recycled) using much more complicated and, presumably, more ecologically damaging processes compared to those involved in traditional tungsten filaments. The question is still open thus.
Get A Cheaper Electricity Bill For Apartment?
Turning off lights when leaving the room can save apartment dwellers money but there are other ways to save. Those incandescent light bulbs often burn out frequently, and can add up over time. Replacing bulbs with compact florescent bulbs can not only save the environment but create a cheaper electricity bill for apartment residents. Compact bulbs do often cost more than incandescent bulbs, but they last longer and use less electricity. Many bulbs have a use life of many years, compared to only a few months that incandescent bulbs offer. This means less waste and less money must be spent.
