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The Compact Fluorescent Lighting or CFLs have come a long way since the time they have been first introduced. They have left the traditional incandescent lights way back in terms of effectiveness as energy efficient lighting system. The best part of the CFL lights happens to be that they don't need a new range of light fixtures but fit in absolutely fine in the existing fixtures.
There is a series of other benefits too as they consume about 75% less energy and last about 8-10 times longer than their incandescent counterparts. Moreover they deliver more light per watt and produce 90% less heat. Let's take an example, a 25 Watt CFL offers approx. 1800 lumens while a 100 Watt incandescent light provides about 1750 lumens . Isn't that proving the level of efficiency well?
The nature generated by CFL lamps is soft, white and flicker free. The more popular style comes as twisted bulbs but there are other stylish versions to them as well.The CFLs are perfect options for reading and in places where conservation of energy is being practiced in a large scale. Another great advantage put forward by CFLs is the price advantage. The cheap CFL light bulbs pay off the expenditure by saving maximum energy.
If it will be calculated well then you will find that over the life of the CFL light bulb one just don't make up its price but makes adequate profit in terms of the energy conservation. So, it is high time to switch to the cheap CFL light bulbs as incandescent lights are no more a bright option anyway.
Now, since we have discussed the advantages of the cheap CFL light bulbs so let's point out some the disadvantages. The greatest cons of these lamps are the mercury content in the bulbs. Though the amount is negligible but still if they are been disposed off carelessly then they can lead to serious issues as mercury poisoning is no way a meager issue. The fixtures that need to be switched "On" and "Off" frequently then CFLs don't work well with them. This function takes a toll on the lifecycle of the CFL.
A CFL lamp is rarely available with a dimmer option, which in turn create problem if the dimming function is required. The CFLs cannot sustain changes in temperature often. Hence, if its application requires frequent changes from low to high then the bulb won't last long. If these limitations can be overcome then CFLs are just the option for the dynamic world. Works are going on to lessen the limitations. So, the time is not far when CFL would be the torch bearer of future.
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