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Energy Efficiency Will Save You Money On Light Bulbs
The next time that you go light bulb shopping, you shouldconsider more than just the price. By purchasing a higher pricedlight bulb, you won’t have to replace it as much, and it willeven reduce your electricity bill. Did you know that there’s a 100-year-old light bulb that stillburns brightly? That’s right, in the Livermore fire stationhangs a light bulb that has been burning since 1901. It wascreated by Dennis Bernal, who owned The Livermore Light BulbCompany at the time, and was a pioneer in the industry. Changing light bulbs only once per 100 years would save cash,but these types are not sold by any bulb manufacturing company.It does show that you can save money by selecting the right bulb.To start saving, there are 4 simple terms you need to know:WattsA watt is a unit in which electricity is measured. The reasonthat you need to know this is because some outlets have amaximum recommended wattage, or some products with light bulbsgive very specific instructions as to what wattage to purchase.Incandescent This type of lighting uses a filament that, when heated, glows.It is the glowing filament that produces the light.Fluorescent These types of light bulbs have a mercury vapor that emits lightwhen exposed to electricity.LifeWhen manufacturers refer to the “life” of a light bulb, they aretalking about how long it will last.OK, now we’ve done the terms, here’s a rundown of some of themost popular light bulb choices and the specifics of each.Incandescent light bulbs are the most popular type, and onereason is that they are the most inexpensive. They come inwattages ranging from 15 to 150, and even come in differentcolors that will give your room various feels. Try a blueincandescent light bulb for a crisp, clear feel, or an off-whiteone for a softer look. Incandescent light bulbs come in manyvarious shapes, such as A-line, flicker, globe, reflective,bullet, tubular and those created especially for ceiling fans.Compact florescent light bulbs are commonly thought of whensomeone is trying to save on their energy costs. They are aboutsixteen times as energy efficient as an incandescent light bulb,and because of that, they cost more. You can purchase them forany standard size light socket, and also come in a multitude ofshapes and sizes. In addition, you can buy a compact florescentlight bulb for either inside of your home–or out. One word ofcaution; these light bulbs don’t withstand power surges well, sobe careful where you place them. Florescent light bulbs are traditionally thought of for officespaces, workrooms and even some kitchen areas. In the past, theywere limited to only white, but recent improvements have madethem available in more colors. You can choose the traditionalwhite, or try a soft white, sunlight for areas that don’t have alot of windows, or natural for when you want the colors of theroom to be bright and bold.Finally, halogen light bulbs are the top of the line becausethey are the most energy efficient. They are made similar tocompact florescent light bulbs, but are about three times morelong-lasting than them. In fact, these super light bulbs willproduce 50 percent more light from the exact same amount ofenergy! They are known to give the clearest and crispest lightand will work best for tasks that include tiny details, readingor studying.
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