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Here’s a friendly pop-quiz for the energy conscious.
Question:
What is more energy friendly? Using one 100-watt bulb or using two 60-watt bulbs?
Answer:
One bulb is better than two. Use one higher wattage bulb instead of several with lower wattage. One 100-watt bulb produces more light than two 60-watt bulbs and uses less power.
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Radiant Barrier Energy Savings Question:
Is there any difference in the energy savings of the various brands of energy efficient light bulbs? I just finished converting every light bulb in my house to the new energy efficient bulbs. I did it with a combination of GE, Sylvania, and Walgreens house brand. I’m just wondering if there is any difference in the life or energy savings between the brands. I have noticed that the 13 watt (replaced 60 watt) Walgreens brand gives off a white light, which I prefer, while the GE gives off a yellow light. Why is that?
Radiant Barrier Foil Experts at Energy Improvements Answer:
a 60 watt incandescent light bulb is very different form a 13 watt fluorescent bulb. In an incandesent electricity runs through a filament. Because the filament is so thin, it offers a good resistance to the electricity, and this resistance turns electrical energy into heat. The heat is enough to make the filament white hot, and the “white” part is light. The filament glows because of the heat. it incandesces. on the other hand, A fluorescent bulb uses a completely different method to produce light. inside the tube their are argon and mercury vapor gases. electrons flow through the gas from one electrode to the other, thus making a whiter light. ive had all types of brand name bulbs in my home, never noticed a difference between any. (all same wattage) their is no difference besides the name and the price. parts and gasses are all the same. in other words, get the cheapo they work just as good.
In the next few days we will be covering quite a few of the Myths that are associated with CFL’s. Hopefully, you will find these helpful and if you have any comments or further questions feel free to leave a comment…
The claim: CFL bulbs create a harsh, narrow, cold light that is hard to read by. They trigger headaches, nausea and eye irritation in some individuals.
This was once much more accurate than it is these days, users say.
Incandescent lights have a filament that heats up and emits a steady stream of light. Fluorescent lights, about the other hand, have a separate unit that manages electrical present to trigger chemical changes that create lighting.
Poor-quality or older-model bulbs that don’t have an optimal current-management system will flicker, says Stephanie J. Anderson, of Osram Sylvania, a bulb manufacturer. This flicker may not be consciously perceived through the human eye, but it can cause eyestrain, leading to headaches and discomfort.However, the technology has improved to a surprising degree. Some who couldn’t study by CFL bulbs are able to now. And CFLs now come in different color choices. A recent review by Popular Mechanics discovered that individuals actually preferred the glow of new CFLs to incandescents.
The state: CFL bulbs make noise and emit an odor.
CFLs have been guilty of these in the past, but professionals attribute both to poor-quality or fading ballasts.
CFL ballasts contain a small electrical transformer, which can emit an odor when it fails, states Vestal Tutterow, a senior program manager at the Alliance to Conserve Power, a Washington nonprofit that promotes energy efficiency.
A poorly working transformer could also hum. High-quality bulbs do not make noise. “Hear your lighting? That’s not something that you want it to complete,” states Sylvania’s Anderson.
Any electrical unit that smells or sounds odd could be a fire hazard and ought to be checked out if the problem continues with various bulbs.
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