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| What is Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs/Lamps? |
| A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is also known as a compact fluorescent light or energy saving light. CFL light bulb is designed to replace standard incandescent screw-in light bulb which is often used in residential and office areas, such as table lamps, wall sconces, and other general lightings. Compact Fluorescent lamps use less power and have a longer rated life compared to general service incandescent lamps, while giving the same amount of visible light. |
| Applications |
- Can lights
- Sconces
- Accent Lighting
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Decorative wal washers
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| Advantages |
Versatility
PL, or Plug-In CFL light bulbs are available in various tube shape and wattages.
Long Life Time
The average rated life of a CFL is between 8 and 15 times that of incandescents. See the comparison chart below.
Energy Saving = $$ Saving
Compact Fluorescent Plug-In light bulb lasts up to 10,000 hours and will save you more than $45.00 in electricity over the life of the bulb. |
| Tube Types & Pin Types |
| PL lamps are available in a wide selection of twin tube, triple tube and quad tube configurations, 2-pin or 4-pin base and multiple wattage options. |
| Base Types |
| The plug in base must match in order to install the new bulb in your existing plug in CFL socket. Not sure which base type to get? Click here to see the PL lamp base chart |
| Incandescent Light Bulbs vs. CFL |
Energy Efficiency & Energy Cost
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Incandescent Light Bulbs |
CFL |
| Average Life |
1,200 hours |
10,000 hours |
Watts of electricity used
(equivalent to 60 watt bulb) |
60 watts |
13-15 watts |
| Kilo-watts of electricity used (30 incandescent bulbs per year equivalent) |
3285 KWh/yr. |
767 KWh/yr. |
Annual Operating Cost
(30 Incandescent Bulbs per year equivalent) |
$328.59/year |
$76.65/year
($250 annual saving) |
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