incandescent bulbs

New Luminescent Bulbs May Outshine LEDs and Fluorescents

January 25, 2011 by Tracy McGill 12 Comments

Retailers are gearing up to meet deadlines for the incandescent light bulb ban. Ikea has already stopped selling the inefficient bulbs. And California has pulled the plug and is letting current supplies run down. Many incandescent lovers are shedding tears and hating on the mercury-containing CFLs and the more expensive (though infinitely more efficient) LEDs.… [Continue Reading]

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Efficient LED Light Bulbs For The Home

March 16, 2010 by Benjamin Roman 28 Comments

LED light bulbs have some huge advantages over incandescent and compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. But they perform differently, so here’s your guide to understanding LED bulbs so you can enjoy their benefits and play to their strengths.

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LED Christmas Lights

November 29, 2007 by Justin Thomas 7 Comments

LED Christmas lights are efficient — they use 90% less energy than incandescent bulbs. They are also brighter, less prone to breaking, and cool to the touch. Less optimal is the fact that almost all Christmas lights are made in China using questionable labor practices, and then transported half way around the world. You can… [Continue Reading]

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Compact Fluorescents: Low Mercury Bulbs

July 30, 2004 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

Compact fluorescents are an efficient lighting source, but the bulbs do contain mercury (usually around 5 mg) and should be disposed of properly. To find a place to dispose of them, search for locations by zipcode here. The amount of mercury contained in them is much less than the amount of mercury released during the… [Continue Reading]

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Compact Fluorescents (CFLs)

July 29, 2004 by Justin Thomas 5 Comments

CFLs provide the same amount of light (lumens) as standard incandescent bulbs, but have lower wattage ratings. A standard incandescent light is very inefficient because much of the energy it uses is turned into heat instead of light. A compact fluorescent bulb turns more of its energy into light and less into heat. It uses… [Continue Reading]

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LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)

July 29, 2004 by Justin Thomas 4 Comments

In recent years, significant advances have been made in the manufacturing of LED bulbs. Once used only as power indicators on appliances, LEDs can now be used to light a room or in powerful flashlights. Some of the advantages of LEDs are: LEDs use about 1/50 of the power of standard incandescent bulbs, and half… [Continue Reading]