Title: CFl/FLUORESCENT LAMPS Online | electrikals.com
1Introducing CFL LIGHTS
2Compact Flourescent Lamps
- 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
3Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
- The bad rap fluorescent lamps received for their
delayed start-ups, buzzing, and bad color has
flickered out as improvements in technology have
resulted in fluorescents with color temperatures
and renditions comparable to incandescent lamps.
Fluorescent lamps use 25 to 35 percent of the
energy used by incandescent lamps to provide the
same amount of illumination and last about 10
times longer. Fluorescent lights are most popular
in garages, utility rooms, and home offices where
heat would become an issue. They give about
two-thirds to three-quarters less heat than
incandescent bulbs. The diffused light of a long
fluorescent tube can also provide non-glare
accent lighting for interior decoration. The DOE
suggests that people Install fluorescent light
fixtures for all ceiling- and wall-mounted
fixtures that will be on for more than 2 hours
each day.
4- A newer fluorescent technology, the compact
fluorescent light bulb (CFL) looks like and fits
incandescent fixtures but consumes only 20 to 33
percent of the power of an equivalent
incandescent lamp and lasts 13 times longer. An
average residential customer in Ohio who installs
six CFLs can save an estimated 49.25 annually.
When it comes to practical applications, the most
important criterion for any bulb is its color
rendition. The Color Rendition Index is a 1100
scale that measures a light's ability to show
colors the same way sunlight does. CFLs rating
falls between 65 and 88, which the DOE labels as
good. A light source with a rating of 80 or
higher is considered acceptable for most indoor
residential applications. The DOE recommends the
use of CFLs in portable lighting fixtures that
are operated for more than 2 hours a day.
5Free CFL Bulbs
- How about free CFL bulbs and an annual electric
savings of 50? FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities,
which include Ohio Edison, The Illuminating
Company, and Toledo Edison, are providing just
that. The CFL program provides residential and
small business customers with up to six
high-efficiency bulbs delivered to their home or
business. The 23-watt bulbs are EnergyStar rated
and designed to replace the 100-watt incandescent
bulbs. FirstEnergy will also distribute CFLs
through other channels, including its online
store and local agencies that assist low-income
customers. Customers can also find CFL bulbs for
50 cents at participating home improvement
stores.
6Bright side of CFL
- Compact fluorescent lamps are four time more
efficient than traditional light bulbs. (13 Watt
CFL would give off as much light as a 60 Watt
incandescent). - CFL bulbs use approximately 75 less energy than
incandescent light bulbs. - CFL has long life compared to incandescent light
bulbs. - Compact fluorescent light bulbs are easily
shrinking power bill and carbon footprint. - CFL reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other
pollutants created by fossil-fuel power plants. - Price so CFL is less compared to incandescent
light bulbs.
7 Dark Side Of CFL Bulbs
- The researchers tested a number of CFL bulbs from
across New York State, examining the bulbs
impact on collagen-producing skin cells and the
epidermal cell that generates keratin (a
structural material in the skins outer layer).
After comparing skin cells exposed to the CFL
bulbs with those exposed to incandescents, they
discovered that only the skin exposed to the
former bulb type experienced damage.
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