Dimmable CFL Bulbs - Useful Tips and Facts For Buyers
CFLs in general got themselves a bad name when they first hit the market since early models were clearly inferior to conventional bulbs. There was no question that CFLs have always used less electricity, but until recently old fashioned tungsten used to wipe the floor with CFLs when it came to factors such as warmup time and ability to dim. Manufacturers have since made some technological breakthroughs in order to deliver a CFL that can compete with a tungsten on price,fluorescent bulbs warm-up time,Led lamp light the warmth of light, and even shape. The final hurdle they face is making a high performing yet cheap dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs. While they have not succeeded yet - I think they are perhaps just a few years away.
Many people make the mistake of writing off the CFL for it's early failings, but this technology is changing rapidly. People are often surprised at how CFLs are indistinguishable from ordinary bulbs.
Dimmable CFL bulbs now match or beat the common tungsten in all areas, except price. You have to pay perhaps 4 times more for a dimming CFL than a non-dimming CFL, or a non-energy efficient tungsten bulb - perhaps owing to the fact that the demand for them is relatively tiny. But with time there is no reason this could come right down.
In the meantime it still worth buying dimming cfl bulbs even if you are put off by their high price. Just remember that compared to tungsten bulbs, you more than make your money back over the lifespan of the bulb because it saves you so much electricity.led downlight In most households,Projector Lamp lighting accounts for 15% of electricity bills and each bulb can reduce your bills by around $10 - $30 per year.
One of the best things you can do if you are considering installing some dimmable cfls in your home is to buy a small sample to test. You might want to get one or two bulbs from a quality led tubemanufacturer to see how they work for yourself. I really emphasise choosing the right brand as there is a huge difference in performance between products.
In spring 2010, the UK consumer advice magazine "Which?" recently reviewed Megaman's GSU111d dimmerable bulb and gave it a best buy recommendation. The rounded up many different cfl bulbs (although only one was dimmable) and considered factors such as light output, performance in cold temperatures, start-up time, and durability.
CFLs in general got themselves a bad name when they first hit the market since early models were clearly inferior to conventional bulbs. There was no question that CFLs have always used less electricity, but until recently old fashioned tungsten used to wipe the floor with CFLs when it came to factors such as warmup time and ability to dim. Manufacturers have since made some technological breakthroughs in order to deliver a CFL that can compete with a tungsten on price,fluorescent bulbs warm-up time,Led lamp light the warmth of light, and even shape. The final hurdle they face is making a high performing yet cheap dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs. While they have not succeeded yet - I think they are perhaps just a few years away.
Many people make the mistake of writing off the CFL for it's early failings, but this technology is changing rapidly. People are often surprised at how CFLs are indistinguishable from ordinary bulbs.
Dimmable CFL bulbs now match or beat the common tungsten in all areas, except price. You have to pay perhaps 4 times more for a dimming CFL than a non-dimming CFL, or a non-energy efficient tungsten bulb - perhaps owing to the fact that the demand for them is relatively tiny. But with time there is no reason this could come right down.
In the meantime it still worth buying dimming cfl bulbs even if you are put off by their high price. Just remember that compared to tungsten bulbs, you more than make your money back over the lifespan of the bulb because it saves you so much electricity.led downlight In most households,Projector Lamp lighting accounts for 15% of electricity bills and each bulb can reduce your bills by around $10 - $30 per year.
One of the best things you can do if you are considering installing some dimmable cfls in your home is to buy a small sample to test. You might want to get one or two bulbs from a quality led tubemanufacturer to see how they work for yourself. I really emphasise choosing the right brand as there is a huge difference in performance between products.
In spring 2010, the UK consumer advice magazine "Which?" recently reviewed Megaman's GSU111d dimmerable bulb and gave it a best buy recommendation. The rounded up many different cfl bulbs (although only one was dimmable) and considered factors such as light output, performance in cold temperatures, start-up time, and durability.
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