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Article Summary: Article reveals that there has always been much discussion of the pros and cons of incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. To further confuse things, CFL (compact fluorescent lights) and LEDs have joined the argument.
Many people swear by florescent light bulbs while others would beg to differ, preferring incandescent ones. And now, compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and LEDs have entered the fray.
Incandescent bulbs are so called because of the heat produced. Incandescence means to glow with heat. Inside the bulb, there is a partial vacuum with a tungsten filament inside it. When electricity is forced through the wire, it the moving electrons encounter resistance from the filament. This causes the the filament to heat up to the point where it glows.
The inside of the bulb has a coating on it that diffuses the intensity of the light coming from the metal. Some bulbs do have clear glass, but this only changes the look, and not the way the bulb operates.
The idea behind the light bulb is to simulate the wavelength of the rays given off by the sun. The main factor in determining this is the sun's surface temperature, which is about 6,000 Kelvin. In Celsius, that would about 5,700 degrees. The formula is K = C + 273. The more commonly known measurement would be 10,300F. This transfers to light bulbs in something known as color temperature.
For the interior, the bulbs have a slightly bluer tint to its light. The color temperature is also lower. Color temperature is not to be confused with actual temperature. When an incandescent bulb glows, it will be anywhere from 120F-200F or more. To get a feel for how hot that is, water boils at 220F or 100C.
Fluorescent bulbs do not generate as much heat because they operate in a totally different way.
Fluorescent bulbs consist of gases or vapor such as mercury and electrodes. One end of the electrode receives some voltage, which is then propelled toward the other end. Along the way, it makes contact with the mercury atoms. This gives energy to the mercury atoms, which is released as the light we see.
Very little energy is wasted during this process, and that is the reason that little heat is produced by these bulbs. For this reason, fluorescent bulbs are a much more efficient form of light. This means that they produce the same amount of energy as what is put into them.
When the filament is burning it will give off some light. The light given off is much less than the heat it produces. The issue at stake is that most of the energy consumed for the bulb does not translate into light.
Fluorescents have always been known to produce a different looking light than incandescents. This is because they operate at a different color temperature and spectrum. Before CFLs came along, fluorescent bulbs have been reserved for use in places such as garages and basements.
You will pay about 3-10 times less for an incandescent bulb than you will for a fluorescent. It's up to you to decide which is better for you, paying less for a bulb that doesn't last as long (750-1000 hours), or paying more for a bulb that will last longer (6,000-15,000). You can save at least 70% of current expenditure by using fluorescent bulbs. this includes the electric bill and the initial purchase price.
Many people have debated the effects of various types of light bulbs on the environment. When compared to other factors, such as auto exhaust and industrial gases, it really has no impact at all. Actually, the amount is negligible and isn't a point to consider.
So after all of this, the type of bulb you choose will be determined by a number of factors, mostly personal preference. This and your budget will be the biggest factors, at least until you learn about LEDs.
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Moses Wright
Moses Wright loves working on DIY Home improvement project during his free time. He provide more tips and resources on DIY lighting home scheme, Incandescent and Fluorescent Lightings on his web site.
