Compact Fluorescents, the Superior Light Bulb?
What so great about Compact Fluorescents?
The Flicker is Gone
That’s right, no more flicker. All fluorescents that use magnetic ballasts cycle at 60 Hz. This causes headaches in many people. But now, compact fluorescents use new electronic ballasts, which cycle > 5000 Hz. Bottom line, NO MORE HEADACHES.
The Color is Better
In the past, fluorescents have produced poor color, making colors seem faded and dreary. Today’s compact fluorescents are made with tri-phosphors, which produces light that rivals incandescent.
Why should I spend more for a compact fluorescent?
Because compact fluorescents will save the environment and your money.
90% of the cost of lighting is the electricity. Compact fluorescents will pay for themselves with the savings on your electric bill.
Compact fluorescents also last ten times longer than incandescent light bulbs. You can change your hard to reach incandescents with compact fluorescents that will last for years.
A compact fluorescent lamp can save as much as 700 Kilowatt/Hours (KWH) in its lifetime. Just look at what that does for the environment and your wallet.
| 700 KWH * $0.10 /KWH* | $70.00 In Your Pocket |
| 700 KWH * 0.069 gallons of oil/KWH** | 48.3 Gallons Not Burned |
| 700 KWH * 1.5 lbs of Carbon Dioxide/KWH** | 1050 lbs Not Polluting |
| 700 KWH * 0.0058 kg of Sulfur Dioxide/KWH** | 4.06 kg Not Polluting |
| 700 KWH * 0.0025 kg of Nitrogen Oxide/KWH** | 1.75 kg Not Polluting |
*Based on national average of $0.10 per KWH
**Based on US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data for the national average.
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