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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Low energy light bulbs

Low energy light bulbs are one of the success stories of modern times. The popular compact fluorescent lamps, as they are known, have come along way since their early incarnations. These were bulky and not as aesthetically pleasing as their modern, compact counterparts.

Saving money whilst doing your bit for the environment has become so popular these days that everybody seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. By using these low energy alternatives to standard incandescent light bulbs, you will not only save money but you are being kind to the environment too. By covering their history, energy facts and comparing low energy light bulbs to their energy hungry incandescent neighbours, we outline some of the important reasons why this is so.

light bulb importance

Light bulbs have evolved from being light producing machines, to extenuating the look of a space. Light bulbs are used in houses, work areas, playgrounds, hospitals and other public places to make the optimum use of them. The early light bulb was a simple filament caged in a glass sphere. They are more attractive today and are available in various colors, designs, shapes, sizes and power outputs.

light bulb technology

The technology in light bulbs has evolved since the time of Edison to include better quality incandescent bulbs, halogen bulbs, discharge bulbs, florescent bulbs, and so on. However, the ‘Edison caps’ are still used in certain bulbs, and most use the same simple materials and technology with a few variations and modifications. Light bulbs can be used for domestic purpose or commercial use, in cars, flashlights, and any form of business. Light bulbs can also be designed to emit colored light.

light bulb types

Light bulbs are powered by electricity. There are variants of the light bulbs. One makes use of a battery to function. Most of these battery-operated bulbs are used as a backup light source when there are power failures. In case of floods, earthquakes, power grid failures and other natural catastrophes, communication lines and power supply gets affected. At these times, having an emergency light bulb comes handy. An emergency light bulb makes use of a battery, a light bulb, a trip switch, an on and off switch and a charging cord.

CONCLUSION

Energy efficient light bulbs are becoming increasingly common in availability and utility. In order to conserve energy, households across America and the world, are using energy efficient light bulbs.