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Energy Saving Bulb -
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And yes, this is the page where you find help with what general questions to ask from your local retailer.
For questions relating to one
type of light fixture just scroll or jump to the theme of your interest.
Now here is a list of some energy saving bulb types that
you
might already have or - my guess is - thinking about choosing.
Compact
fluorescent light bulb
Compare
incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
Oh...and for good measure, let's not forget...
General questions to ask: size, type, output, where do I want to put / what suits me best, does it suit under water, in outdoor UV ligth.
We want to be energy efficient
and save on power, so -
Always look for:
possible lower voltage light and lower heat output options.
Switches to choose: dimmability,
(external or built-in like for LEDs)
variability of light to suit, complexity of wiring and use itended.
Specific questions: are listed at the type of light fixture your are interested in.
They are quite inexpensive to operate. So if you use low voltage energy
saving bulbs it will mean a decrease on your power bill. But there
lower heat output will also reduce the need to install additional
cooling components and there running costs. This allows you more
flexibility to install them.
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Long
life incandescent light bulbs
None of the incandescent light bulbs is considered an energy saving bulb any more. Long life light bulbs consume slightly less energy and last roughly twice as long than your average bulb, but all the other type of light bulbs on this page are doing a better job in the energy saving department.
Incandescent lights are of narrow spectrum (usually yellow) color. Incandescent vacuum bulbs are illuminated by a tungsten filament made white-hot by electrical current. When the filament burns the light goes off without warning. (Not much fun there.)
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Guide
to questions you should ask:
energy rating, frosting, lifetime, size as well as size of screw in or
bayonet base. (Sometimes you bring home a small bulb with a slim base
only to realise that its base actually needs to be as big as the big
one's - it happened to us quite a few times)
Click here to see why is there a cost sacrifice for brighter LED.
(The heating / lighting trade-off)
Click here compare the lifetime of long life energy saving bulbs and LED.
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