Posted by admin | Posted in Garden Decor | Posted on 14-07-2010
Tags: bulbs, energy, led, light, light bulbs, light bulbs chicago, light bulbs etc, light bulbs etc inc, light bulbs unlimited, lighting
Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
When shopping for light bulbs online or in a store, understanding some common lighting terminology you will encounter as well as the different types of bulbs that are available is helpful.
First, you will probably notice that there seem to be a million options in home lighting. The heat emitting bulbs to which most people are accustomed are called incandescent light bulbs, which use heat to produce light and waste a majority of the energy they consume in the in the process. Compact fluorescent lights, or CFLs, are fluorescent bulbs for use in standard fixtures which represent the home lighting version of the long used fluorescent tube lights. CFLs are rapidly gaining a stronghold on the lighting industry due to their significant energy conservation compared to incandescent bulbs. Halogen lighting is similarly energy efficient and produces very bright light, but the great deal of heat it produces makes it less desirable than fluorescent bulbs for many consumers.
If you have ever purchased a light bulb, or any electrical gadget for that matter, you have probably come across the term watts. A watt is a measurement of electricity, or the amount of work that can be accomplished using a given amount of electric current at a certain voltage. If you are replacing a standard incandescent bulb and are satisfied with the intensity of the light it produced, you can simply purchase a bulb with the same wattage. However, if you are replacing standard incandescent bulbs with more energy efficient compact fluorescent lighting, you will not need to purchase the same wattage as your old bulb. Why? Fluorescent bulbs are multiple times more efficient at utilizing electricity, and therefore require fewer watts to produce the same amount of light as a higher wattage incandescent bulb. For instance, you can replace a 75 watt incandescent bulb with a 20 watt fluorescent bulb, and achieve the same level of light output. The packaging of most CFLs denotes the equivalent incandescent wattage for your reference. Bear in mind that many light fixtures and lamps specify the maximum wattage bulb they support, and adherence to this specification is important for your safety.
While brightness levels for different rooms are largely a matter of personal preference, it helps to consider what level of lighting you prefer for specific applications when purchasing light bulbs. Many consumers utilize bright lighting in the kitchen for visibility, but dimmer ambient lighting in the living room for the atmosphere. You can use the bulbs already in your home to determine the appropriate wattage to purchase, either adjusting up for more brightness, down for less or staying with the same level.
You will also notice when purchasing light bulbs that the options span a wide range of prices. Compact fluorescent lights have a higher purchase price than incandescent bulbs, but are probably a better value when you consider the energy savings and longer life. Also, check to see if your utility company is offering a rebate or other incentive for switching to fluorescent lighting, as many are. Being educated on the pros and cons of different types of lighting that are available will help you make an educated decision for your household.
About the Author
About the Author: John Billington is the president and CEO of Five Rivers Inc., a leading online provider of home lighting, bathroom lighting and decor. For more information, please visit www.fiverivers.com.
How a light bulb works
|
|
autograph light bulb Harry Blackstone only 1 exist $1,000,000.00 |
|
|
THOMAS EDISON SIGNED 1883 LIGHT BULB PATENT ! PSA / DNA $199,999.99 |
|
|
190 commercial light fixtures and bulbs metal halide $15,000.00 |
|
|
the virgin marys image in a light bulb virgin mary $10,000.00 |
|
|
HMI Stage Light Searchlight 12K 12000 Watt Ballast Bulb $9,995.00 |
|
|
Stage Follow Spot Light 2100W + Bulb $9,700.00 |
|
|
4 Units x Stage Follow Spot Light 1300W + Bulb $7,200.00 |
|
|
2352 DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs cfl 15w $6,200.00 |
|
|
2352 DIMMABLE Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs cfl 15w $6,200.00 |
|
|
HMI Stage Light Searchlight 12K 12000 Watt Ballast Bulb $5,995.00 |
|
|
Light Bulb Changer Scaffold for an Auditorium or Church $5,495.00 |
|
|
4 Units x Stage Follow Spot Light 450W + Bulb $4,988.00 |
|
|
4 Units x Stage Follow Spot Light 650W + Bulb $4,988.00 |
|
|
OLD Mazda light bulb display trade sign “very rare” $4,500.00 |
|
|
8 Units x Ground Row Studio Light 4 x 1000W + Bulb $4,000.00 |
|
|
Minka Stratford Hall 9 Bulb Outdoor Wall Light 9091-95 $3,990.00 |
|
|
150000 x 5MM 12000 MCD SUPER WHITE CLEAR LED LIGHT BULB $3,250.00 |
|
|
5400 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS Energy Saving CFLs $2,999.99 |
|
|
Aquafine UV Light Sterilizer 8 Bulb EXCELLENT CONDITION $2,850.00 |
|
|
Lot of 77 250W Metal Halide Lights W/Bulbs $2,500.00 |
|
|
Aurora 5 Light Chandelier Cherry Bulb Type: Fluorescent $2,410.00 |
|
|
Aurora 4 Light Chandelier Cherry Bulb Type: Fluorescent $2,130.00 |
|
|
Assorted Light Bulbs $2,000.00 |
|
|
LIGHT BULBS ~ PHILIPS FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS #162933 $1,999.99 |
|
|
4 Units x Cyclorama Studio Light 4X 1000W + Bulb $1,999.00 |
|
|
2400 QUALITY GE INDOOR FLOOD LIGHT BULBS R20 LAMP 50W $1,899.99 |
|
|
Plaza S Pendant Light Bulb Type: 13w G24 Fluorescent $1,864.00 |
|
|
Plaza S Pendant Light Bulb Type: 18w G24 Fluorescent $1,864.00 |
|
|
8 Units X CDS Luminaire Type Studio Light + Bulb $1,820.00 |
|
|
9W Wall Fixture Ceiling Light 7x40W Halogen Bulbs $1,787.50 |
|
|
Plaza S Pendant Light Bulb Type: Par 30 Incandescent $1,772.00 |
|
|
Olympus CLV u20 Endoscopy Light Source New Bulb $1,750.00 |
|
|
8 Units x Cyclorama Studio Light + Bulb $1,720.00 |
|
|
8 Units x Ground Row Studio Light + Bulb $1,710.00 |
|
|
2 Units x Ground Row Studio Light X 4 + Bulb $1,680.00 |
|
|
2 Units x Cyclorama Studio Light X 4 + Bulb $1,620.00 |
|
|
PAR30 60w 60watt Halogen Light Lighting Bulb $1,590.00 |
|
|
PAR30 60w 60watt PAR30 Halogen Light Bulb. $1,590.00 |
|
|
NEW 60w 60watt PAR30 120V Halogen Light Bulb $1,590.00 |
|
|
60W PAR30 Halogen Light Bulb. FREE shipping $1,590.00 |
|
|
PAR30 60w 60watt PAR30 Halogen Light Bulb. $1,590.00 |
|
|
Fixture Ceiling Light 11x9W Compact Fluorescent bulb $1,579.50 |
|
|
8 Units X RGB Fluorescent Studio Light 4 x 36W + Bulb $1,540.00 |
|
|
8 Units X 50W Ellipsoidals Studio Light + Bulb $1,540.00 |
|
|
2252 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB flourescent 23w cfl $1,499.99 |
|
|
8 Units X RGB Fluorescent Studio Light + Bulb $1,390.00 |
|
|
LIGHT FIXTURES, ELECTRICAL SUPP. & BULBS – DISCOUNT !!! $1,295.00 |
|
|
5,E40 CREE White 28W 85V- 265V LED Spot Light Bulb,28W $1,280.00 |
|
|
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO RIGHT HEAD LIGHT WITH BULBS $1,200.00 |
|
|
1680 COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB flourescent 23w cfl $1,176.00 |
|
|
Zeus S Pendant Light Bulb Type: 13w GU-24 Fluorescent $1,150.40 |
|
|
Zeus S Pendant Light Bulb Type: 18w GU-24 Fluorescent $1,150.40 |
|
|
Kino Flo 15″ 2 Light Kit (spare bulbs) – used $1,145.00 |
|
|
Zeus S Pendant Light Bulb Type: A-19 Incandescent $1,066.40 |
|
|
Bulk 1000 BULBS C9 Warm White Retro-Fit LED Xmas Lights $1,050.00 |
|
|
Bulk 1000 BULBS C9 Cool White Retro-Fit LED Xmas Lights $1,050.00 |
|
|
Bulk Case 1000 BULBS C9 Purple Retro-Fit LED Xmas Light $1,050.00 |
|
|
Xenon Light HID Conversion KIT Two 2 9006 4300k Bulbs $999.00 |
|
|
Bulk Case 1000 BULBS C9 Green Retro-Fit LED Xmas Lights $995.00 |
|
|
Bulk Case 1000 BULBS C9 Blue Retro-Fit LED Xmas Lights $995.00 |