What is the bulb?

If you have never thought much about what type of lighting you have at home, you are not alone. Since Thomas Edison filed a patent on the bulb in 1879, it has been a method of lighting around the world. With all recent conversations about the importance of energy efficiency, however, many people wondered whether the bulbs were really the best choice. They work well with alternating current or direct current. The light bulb also has relatively low production costs, which is the main reason why these bulbs remained so popular. Unfortunately,

the bulb is not the most effective choice. Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) are four to six times more efficient than a comparable bulb. In fact, studies show that CFL switches can reduce your account for usefulness by approximately 12%. And because the CFL onions work in most accessories, you won't even have to invest in new lamps. Using CFL is good for the environment because these bulbs help reduce the need for electricity produced by combustion of fossil PAliv. Switching current bulbs to CFL is one easy way to help reduce the impact of global warming.

Another factor that needs to be considered when choosing the use of the bulb is the heat generated by your lighting. Because they throw a decent amount of heat when using, the applications are used from the popular Easy-Bake® toy to the heating units in the creeping tanks. In cold climates, thermal bulbs can produce slightly reduce energy costs by keeping your home home. In warm climate, however, heat increases the need for the air -conditioning system of the building.

The final factor that needs to be considered when selecting lighting for your home is the correct disposal of used bulbs. A bulb that no longer works can be easily discarded with the rest of the household garbage. CFL bulbs contain mercury, so they should be destroyed in accordance with the hazardous waste regulations. AfterWhich CFL bulb is broken, should be kept in a closed glass container to minimize the risk of mercury contamination in the area.