light fixture stores Do The New "Energy-Saving" Light Bulbs Really Save You Money?

by:EME LIGHTING     2019-11-29
























































































































What's the fuss about the bulb?Frankly, I have been changing bulbs since I was about 10 years old.Special requests from the government-Interest groups always try to make things more complicated than they need.Watts vs.There are many different ways to measure the output of any given type of light.Most of us are familiar with Watt.We grew up with Watt.Choose a 60 in the closet.-easy.Replace the burnt bulb with a watt bulb.Wattage is a direct measure of power output.Therefore, the higher the wattage level of the bulb, the brighter the light will be, which makes sense.The thickness of the internal filament is also a factor, and the bulb with a larger power needs a thicker filament to withstand the heat generated.Lumens are measurements of the brightness of the emitted light.So a high-Wattage bulbs produce more lumens than low bulbswattage bulb.If you are engaged in drama or television production, you will find another term used to define the power of lighting: kelvins.I won't go into the matter any further, but it would be enough to say that there is enough lighting --Related terms that can be used to confuse problems.Trying to confuse what consumers think is new fluorescence, "energy-Saving the bulb is a new and different thing, the manufacturer cancels the word "Watt" on advertising and packaging and replaces the word "lumens ".Lumens is nothing new.-Only things that confuse consumers.The old incandescent lamp also produces lumens.The new fluorescent light bulb needs to consume Watts to provide lighting.As the company wants you to believe, these terms are not different.They then turn right and compare the relative power of the two bulbs, claiming that the 14-watt CFL (compact fluorescence) is equivalent to a "normal" 60-watt bulb.However, they claim it gives the same amount of light-It won't because it has a lower wattage.They deliberately mixed the flow and tile to further confuse the issue.It can reduce the wattage;By doing so, it will also emit less light.I don't know where these smooth operators go to school, but it sounds like fuzzy math to me.No matter how you cut it, 14xa060, and 18xa075.Since when are advertisers and marketing agents considered straight forward and true?I may have one or two spare bridges for sale if you believe them.Scientific Measurement andThere are many different scientific tools that can measure all kinds of light from sunlight, light bulbs, camera flash devices, all the way to the wavelength that our eyes can't see.It's all fine, but the most complex instrument still can't replicate the human eye.The light we see and the light we see are very different from the light these instruments see.In addition, everyone's eyes are different from others, and sometimes one's eyes are different.As we grow older, our eyes will change and our ability to see change will change.If not, no one needs glasses.This is the key to the problem: the eyes will change;The instrument remains the same.The instrument cannot perceive light as our eyes, nor can it adapt to the changes in our eyes.Trying to compare wattage to lumens is a classic "apple and orange" defect.They are trying to compare these new fluorescent lamps to incandescent lamps, but that is completely nonsense.Of course, they put out the lights, but try to say it's much lower.The wattage bulb is equivalent to the light output of the old 60 or 75 W incandescent lamp, which is just pure propaganda.Just ask someone 50 or over, if the new light is really out or if the light quality is good.They don\'t!Huge difference-I have only grown up since then!.The end result?I need more lights now to see the same thing as the old ones.So, where is the so-called "savings?Generally speaking, a lowThe wattage bulb will last longer than the wattage bulb.Higher power produces more heat, which is the enemy of longevity.This is true of the entire universe: it is a physical law that extends from these bulbs to the far end of the Galaxy.A bright, hot star will burn years (maybe centuries) earlier than a cool, dim star.With this example, you would expect the incandescent lamp to burn faster than the flash lamp, which is the claim.But not so fast...For "energy saving" We were also warned to turn off the lights every time we left the room.Hmm...Did we not learn when we were in elementary school that heat would cause expansion and cold would cause contraction?Yes, I definitely remember that lesson.Well, you see, the filament in the incandescent lamp, when turned on and off as suggested, goes through the same process repeatedly: expansion;contraction;expansion;contraction.It's like breaking something a little tough (a piece of plastic or thin metal, E.G.g.) Bend and fold it back and forth.In the end, you will break it.This is what happens to the filament, and when it finally breaks, the light goes out.With fluorescent lamps, the ballast will be burned out, or they will lose the seal and the gas will escape.The final result is the same.Speaking of longevity and low wattage-There is a worldAt a fire station in California.It was installed in 1901 and has been on 24 hours a day since then.About 4-Watt light bulb, yes, it's still working.Here, in snops..Snopes is well-It is deemed to provide verification or debunking of various claims on the Internet.In order to avoid overheating and fire, it is very troublesome to check the maximum recommended wattage bulb of the lamp.Why is this never a problem in the past?It comes down to the material used to make fixtures, and from a more technical point of view, is the gauge used for wiring.In the past, the lamps were made of metal and porcelain.These materials can withstand a lot of heat and will not melt or catch fire.The temperature needed to melt steel, or even tin or aluminum, is much higher than 150-Incandescent lamps in Watt.The same is true of porcelain;it\'s a high-Firing ceramic products will not melt even in a kiln with a temperature of more than 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.The fire hazard at the time was some flammable material, such as curtains or a pile of newspapers too close to the heat source.Now, many of our consumer goods, including lamps, are made of cheap plastic that melts and catches fire in the right conditions.The fluorescent bulb is touted as a cooler and does not generate heat.On the surface (no pun intended), it seems to be true, because a flashing lamp, even a lamp that has been on for several hours, may not feel warm to the touch, however, incandescent lamps are too hot to touch quickly.While the physical temperature of the bulb may be completely different, this is not to say that flourescents do not produce heat.They do.Just in a different place.These lamps, regardless of size, use so-called ballasts.In the simplest terms, the role of a ballast is to act as a converter or inverter that converts fluctuating AC current into a stable DC current.Heat is generated in this process.The process is warm and even hot.The trouble is that they don't heat in places where there is a lot of air circulation.The ballast is located at the bottom of the bulb (therefore, it should be a direct, bulky look)Replacement of ordinary screws-In incandescent lamps ).Right on the power outlet, they are more vulnerable to airflow than the rest of the bulb.The same ceiling.Installed flourescent fixture: The ballast is inside the fixture, usually just right against the shell in contact with the ceiling.Or, in the case of flushLamps installed in the kitchen that are often seen, ballast above the ceiling, inside the enclosure of the fixture: there is no place to let the heat dissipate.heat output?Try the halogen lamp!These fluorescent bulbs are advertised as using less energy, and the duration is more than twice that of a normal bulb.Not really.They should release as much light as possible for the low wattage, so it should be "energy efficient ".Maybe young eyes can't tell the difference in light, but older eyes can.As you get older, the light you need to see is getting brighter and brighter.Like "low-Flow \ "Faucet (due to lower water pressure), the water has to run longer in order to do this, so no actual savings have been achieved.So is the case with So-Called "energy saving" CFLs.The light output level is low and therefore more wattage bulbs must be used;say \"bye-Goodbye "any real savings.As described in advertising and packaging.Standard!These are pure and simple false advertisements and propaganda.CFLs is also expensive: up to $5.About this amount per bulb 00 instead of 2 or 4 packs of standard incandescent lamps.This makes it even more difficult whether or not the consumer's wallet appears on the actual utility bill.Waiting To See!Ah, yes, it takes time for the ballasts that the fluorescent guys need to warm up.\ "At the same time, the light is even darker than the normal full working output.Here's where your lumens work.When the ballast is heated, the wattage of the output is reduced and the lumen is reduced.The end result?Not even that useful lighting, and significantly more dim.Longer Life?Energy Savings?I don't believe that at all.Earlier than the previous incandescent lamp.All of our porch lights and exterior lights in the garage were replaced with fluorescent lights.They drove all night.We don't "do" the morning anymore because we're retired, so about 12-hour time span.Sometimes, if we forget to turn off the front porch lights, the front porch lights will be on for 24 hours.The old incandescent lamp lasts for at least a year, usually much longer.In contrast, we find this new type to burn every 6 to 8 months.Guaranteed?Warranted?Right.As you can see in the photo above, these CFL are theoretically guaranteed to last for 7 to 11 years.They do not.However, just try to charge a warranty claim.Read all if and but in the condition that the bulb will not fail.This is ridiculous.You will notice that there is no warranty for the standard bulb.They know better.The light bulb burned out.Like a child's cold, this is a fact in life.While working on this article, I came across a very interesting video that reveals the truth behind this "green" movement.Unfortunately, the video seems to have been taken!The rest is just an image and title, "the truth about the planned elimination ".In fact, money is more important than the environment.What a surprise!(Said with sarcasm.Lower Cost?Hardly!The price of these special "improved" bulbs is at least 3 to 4 times that of the old ones.According to the rule of thumb, the more it is touted as "new, improved, better" and so on.This is unlikely to be true.Overall, the situation is worse: the only improvement is the manufacturer's bank account.At these prices, this novelty is false.For those with a fixed income, improvement is not affordable.In order to really achieve any "unit cost" savings for these new lights, you have to make sure that, a) these units will actually reach the life they guarantee, B) you will live longer than that time.A second project may be a problem for many elderly people.In any case, since the lights do (usually) fail before any warranty period actually expires, and because the claim conditions are so strict, you will end up buying a replacement.\"What savings?!Let's count it: $16.43 for a 3-Bag, $5.bulb!Now let's take a look at the standard bulb: $2.26 for a 4-Package, $0.57 (round) per bulb ).Please note that I made a price comparison at a discount chain grocery store-The price of hardware or home improvement stores may be higher.Oh, look at this.-I found some CFL bulbs at the same grocery store for 25 cents each!Uh-huh.We tried these things foolishly, too.The old saying applies: "You get what you paid.How to deal with burned bodiesWhen an old bulb burns out, you put it in the trash.Maybe you even wrap it up so that the broken glass doesn't go through the garbage bags and let everything overflow.That\'s it.You\'re done.How to deal with burned bodiesHowever, with fluorescent bulbs, you should not put them into a garbage collection device.Why not on Earth?Because they're toxic, that's why.Special processing is required.Electronic ballast--considered \"e-Like a dead machine or TV.But this is not the worst part.Nope.The gas in the tube, when excited by the current, is responsible for producing light through light emission, which is toxic in itself.It gets worse.The inside of these tubes are coated with phosphorus powder--A hazardous chemical that can be inhaled or entered into your body.This reagent is on every piece if the fluorescent tube breaks, so you 'd better not collect it alonehanded.If you cut yourself on one of the pieces, you may be very ill.Bottom line?Fluorescent lamp, light bulb-all types--Considered hazardous waste, most cities don't want you to put them in a landfill, and the groundwater in the landfill can be contaminated with lysed phosphorus.Want more?When an ordinary light bulb breaks down, it breaks.But because of the compressed gas inside the fluorescent tubes, when they are discarded, they actually explode and emit phosphorus fragments.Far and wide coated glass-People across the room may be hit in the eyes by these projectiles.In the \"Bad-Old Days...When I was a child, before we knew better;Anything like "Haz-My father used to deal with burns.out 8-Walk the fluorescent tubes from his workshop and throw them on the garage door like a gun throw.Poof!"They will explode in a burst of" smoke "(this is the phosphorus being pushed into the air!).Then sweep the pieces of the tube and easily put them into the trash can.So, yes, they still explode even if they burn out.Finally, we have come to things that may not be important to some people;It is essential for others: this is how things look.I prefer simple shapes.The lights should be bright enough but not noticeable.The fixture should not be noticed unless it should be noticed, just like some gorgeous overdecorationthe-Top crystal chandelierHowever, these are usually found in the mansion of the rich, not in your normal mansion --man\'s\" house.Even the most "streamlined" fluorescent lamps still have a fat base with a ballast.Some people are fatter than others.The winding type is the worst, because the ballasts increase the length of the bulb, so they are not suitable for the old fixtures at all, so you can stretch out this ugly coil from the lampshade.Looks cheesy in extreme situations.Sometimes that fat base doesn't even let the bulb fit into the light fixture, just like the overhead embedded lighting in our home office.The base is so fat that it can't go through the opening at the top of the fixture or even get the thread to the socket above!have the know-How and every tool needs to modify the housing so the bulb can be installed.Not everyone can do it.They will not be able to use "CFL '".Unrealistic, low costNow, once these newMy question is: who is coming to my house, and all the other elderly people with a fixed income, to replace all my lamps for free to adapt to the new lights?I certainly can't afford it, and others can't.You have to calculate the cost of reshaping all of this from these new things into so-called "savings --fangled lights.I think we have to go back to the candles and the kerosene lamps to read.Oh, but wait--Doing so increases pollution, or you may need to contact the city to apply for a "burn" permit and note whether it is a "burn" or a "no burn" day.Otherwise, I think we can only sleep when it's dark.(It's a little early to sleep in winter...Who pays for all this?This is an old story: Follow the money if you want to know the truth about something.Someone, somewhere, has a monetary interest in pushing this forward.Most likely, manufacturers put "donations" into the pockets of politicians.My guess is that this is a story similar to the origin of the "Friday no meat" rule adopted by the Roman Church centuries ago.In fact, the fishmongers are lobbying the Archbishop to complain about too little business....Instead of giving reason to all believers.In this case, the cover story provided to the public is related to environmental protection and global warming.This argument is not valid: If you want to help the environment, why do you ask for a product that adds more toxins and has to be given special treatment to prevent the release of these toxins?In fact, methane is the biggest contributor to global warming and smog, surpassing all the cars and trucks on Earth and, of course, over-Emissions from power plants.Guess where methane came from?A lot of cattle feed.I read this for the first time 15 years ago.This is not "new news", but it has become calm thanks to the cow Hall.Who really paid the worst price?Third-All over the world, there are a lot of emails there.The waste \ "was shipped once-Green areas that have become ugly, smelly, dangerous dumps.There are so many immoral things out of date in this plan that it is difficult to understand.His Lightbulb Conspiracy-;You will be shocked and angry.At the very least, I hope it will and take action on this wasteful nonsense.It starts with simple light bulbs, but has become ubiquitous in our modern society.
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