how does cfl bulb work
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CFLs produce light differently than incandescent bulbs. ... In a CFL, an electric current is driven through a tube containing argon and a small amount of mercury vapor. This generates invisible ultraviolet light that excites a fluorescent coating (called phosphor) on the inside of the tube, which then emits visible light.
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CFLs produce light differently than incandescent bulbs. In a CFL, an electric current is driven through a tube containing argon and a small amount of mercury vapor. This generates invisible ultraviolet light that excites a fluorescent coating (called phosphor) on the inside of the tube, which then emits visible light.
Advantages :
- CFLS can last about 6 times longer (average lifespan of a CFL is five to six years).
- CFLs save $30 or more in energy costs over each bulb's lifetime.
- CFLs produce 70 percent less heat, making them safer to operate.
Disadvantages :
- Some of the disadvantages of compact fluorescent bulbs are that they are cold temperature sensitive.
- not recommended for enclosed fixtures.
- can have a higher initial cost than incandescent.
- have a longer warm up time.
- they may have limited color temperatures.
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