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.
