Light Bulbs, May seem complicated but please read on for some Important Facts and Details.Light Bulbs come in a diversity of disguises and sizes and there are many on the market today. Knowing which ones to choose can often be confusing, frustrating and sometimes dare I say, bewildering! But...
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The above three are all very energy efficient and will save you money, long-term, if you use them in your lighting fixtures. Some other types:-
incandescent-light-bulbs Commonplace at one time but are slowly being replaced by more energy efficient types. They work by way of a filament which produces a glow. The downside of this type is that most of the energy gets lost and they are prone to blowing so have a rather short life.
energy-efficient-bulbs Have been transformed in both appearances and usage over the years. Many appliances both in and out of the home can now use these and it won`t be too long before dinosaurs such as the incandescent bulb will be made extinct by the rapid technological progress of energy efficient light-bulbs. Weird-Light-Bulbs
halogen-light-bulbs Produce a very bright light but tend to get very hot, much hotter in fact then incandescent light-bulbs. They tend to be found in automobiles and motorcycles.
fluorescent-light-bulbs Use a combination of argon gas and mercury. Compared to the good old incandescents they are very efficient because they use less heat. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL`s) are now very popular and can be found in most modern homes, such is their success.
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led-light-bulbs At one time were only to be found in every day appliances such as the humble washing machine but once again technology has brought them on in leaps and bounds and it is not uncommon to see led light bulbs in the home.
xenon-light-bulbs once again are mainly found in car headlamps, like halogen bulbs. But nowadays they can be found around the home in places such as bookcases, desk lamps etc. More-Weird-Light-Bulbs
car-light-bulbs as mentioned above are usually halogen-light-bulbs or xenon-light-bulbs. One important thing to remember about this type of light-bulb is that you should avoid holding or touching the glass part of the bulb. If you hold them by the base they will last longer and will save you money in the long run. Below is a general guide to help you understand some associated terminologies Watts Are units of measure in electricity. One thing to look for when making your choice. Generally wattage starts at 5 - 15 watts and can go up to 100 watts or more. The higher the wattage the brighter the shine basically. Lumens These are the measures of light emitted. For example a basic 100 Watts emits approximately1600 lumens. Life Duration. The expected life time as such. Incandescent Work by a filament inside that heats up and produces a glow. Fluorescent Have mercury vapour inside which when electricity is applied produces a ultra-violet light. Coloured Light Bulbs
Modern Advances Until recent times we were restricted as to which type of bulbs we could use in our every day appliances,(including lighting fixtures) but technology has moved on by leaps and bounds which means we now have a choice of energy saving, cost saving, choices to opt for, instead of the incandescent "dinosaurs!" Fantastic Fact! Silicon Valley's Luxim has developed a lightbulb the size of a Tic Tac that gives off as much light as a STREETLIGHT. Please click on the following link to see the video of this Amazing Story that is set to revolutionise the world of the humble light-bulb. Turn up your speakers and enjoy, by clicking the following link..
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