Compared to incandescent light bulbs, CFLs are obviously the more energy efficient choice. They require 75% less energy to operate, generate light instead of heat, and last up to 10 times longer, which reduces the Read More
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PL Lamps: What Are They and How to Find the Right One
This post has been updated from its original 2013 version. PL fluorescent lamps have been in the conservation game for a while. Specifically named for the original creator/manufacturer, this lighting solution is both easy on Read More
Comparing the 13W GU24 Bulb to Incandescent Bulbs
This post has been updated from its original 2012 version. Compact fluorescent lamps use significantly less energy than incandescent bulbs, and use energy to produce only light. In comparison, incandescents use a great deal of Read More
Mogul Base Lights Bulbs: What Are They?
This blog has been updated from its previous 2009 version It’s about the larger base. Mogul (screw) base light bulbs or mogul base bulbs have larger screw bases (E39) than the standard, medium (E26) screw Read More
Can a CFL Be Used with A Timer, Photocell, or Motion Sensor?
It takes complex technology to get compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) to save 75% more energy than incandescent lighting, but is this same technology limited when it comes to lighting controls such as timers, photocells, and Read More
5 Factors to Consider When Choosing LED Reflectors
The light-emitting diode, or LED, has been in existence for a while — your digital clock and flashlight have been using it for years, but only recently have LEDs been considered as the primary source Read More
5 Important Facts About GU24 Bulbs
With incandescent light bulbs going the way of the Canadian penny, the time to learn about GU24 lamps is now. These consumer-friendly light bulbs are quickly becoming the new standard for energy efficient lighting, so Read More
Choosing Circular Fluorescent Light Bulbs
It can be difficult replacing a circline CFL. Circular fluorescent light bulbs differ in many ways and sometimes come with manufacture-only specifics. So which one is right for your light fixture, and how can you Read More
Choosing the Perfect Light Color and Light Brightness
Compact fluorescent light bulbs are produced to conserve energy, unlike their incandescent counterparts. For example, a 13-watt CFL is manufactured to replace a 60-watt incandescent, using only 22% of the power that the incandescent needs. Read More
What Is CFL Color Temperature or CRI?
Every year we see an increase in the interest people have in energy efficient products. Among such products is the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp), which is produced to replace. Some might worry that as a result of the CFL not consuming as much energy as the incandescent bulb, the options in brightness as well as color would be fewer. Once an understanding of the CFL color spectrum is gained, you will realize this is far from the truth.