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What is the difference between fluorescent bulbs and regular light bulbs?
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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.
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Does ordinary light bulbs provide fluorescent light?
no
What is the Weight of 8 foot fluorescent light bulb?
The weight of one 8 foot fluorescent light bulb is 1.2 pounds. Fluorescent light bulbs are available in many colors and color temperatures.
What is it that normal light bulbs give off much more than fluorescent light bulbs?
Heat.
How do fluorescent light bulbs help the environment?
Fluorescent lights help the environment by conserving energy and being more efficient.Traditional bulbs produce about 15 lumens per watt, while fluorescent bulbs produce between 50 to 100 lumens per watt. This makes fluorescents bulbs five or six times more efficient than traditional bulbs.Also, the concepts behind the two bulbs are different. Traditional, or incandescent bulbs create heat in order to create light, which wastes a lot of energy. Fluorescent bulbs use a gas containing argon and mercury vapor that creates ultraviolet photons.This helps the environment by not wasting resources.Alternative AnswerFluorescent lamps might lower your electricity bill, but they use more energy and resources to manufacture, compared with incandescent lamps. They also contain mercury and other toxins. So fluorescent lamps probably do more damage to the environment than incandescent lamps. So, if you want to save on your energy bills, use fluorescent lamps; if you want to protect the environment, then use incandescent lamps.
What are the benefits of using fluorescent bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs have been shown to use one quarter less energy than a typical incandescent light bulb and they last longer. You will save money on utility bills (despite the initial cost) and will help save the environment by using bulbs which last longer.
Are fluorescent bulbs OK for regular lamps?
yes fluorescent light bulbs are okay but be sure to read the package to make sure you have the right size and color temperature for your needs.
What is the difference between fluorescent and phosphorescent lights bulbs?
Fluoresent light bulbs are run using electricity.. phosphorescentlight are not,, they have particles inside that absorb from light sources of any kind and store it away to be used , that's why they are not glowing all the time.
Are regular light bulbs or fluorescent bulbs worse for the environment?
On the one hand, fluorescent bulbs contain toxic materials that can be released when the bulb is dumped. On the other hand, fluorescent bulbs last so much longer than do regular, or incandescent, bulbs that this problem is minimised. More importanlty, fluorescent bulbs use only about one-fifth the electricity of incandescent bulbs, thus helping us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and therefore slow down global warming. Since global warming is by far the greatest environmental danger we face, fluorescent bulbs must be better for the environment.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Did Michelle Obama replace all fluorescent bulbs in White House with regular bulbs?
Yes she doesnt like the white house. she hates the enviremnt
What is the difference between incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs Why change?
Fluorescent bulbs use less energy to produce a similar amount of light as incandescent bulbs. So they save money on power when used. But they cost more to make, and how the power consumed to make them compares I do not know. And they contain a significant amount of mercury, making them difficult to dispose of properly. There is much debate over which is better.
Which is more efficient the fluorescent bulbs or the incandecent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulb is the more efficient one as compared to incandescent bulbs.
What store sells the cheapest fluorescent bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs can be purchased at most home improvement stores. Some examples are Lowe's and Home Depot. Buying fluorescent bulbs in bulk is the cheapest way to buy the bulbs.
Do fluorescent bulbs get hot?
Yes but not as much as incandiscent bulbs
Do incandescent and fluorescent bulbs produce the same amount of heat?
No, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs do not produce the same amount of heat.
Which brands of fluorescent bulbs have a good rating?
Phillips fluorescent bulbs are a very good brand and mostly recommended by homeowners. Most brand of bulbs will turn out to brake in 3 months or less. Purchase a good quality even if you have to end up paying a little bit more than the other regular brands.
How much is a fluorescent bulb?
fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.
