List of the Power Consumption of Typical Household Appliances
List of the Power Consumption of Typical Household Appliances
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* 60W fluorescent light bulb - 60W * 100W Incandescent light bulb - 100W
Components of fluorescent vs incandescent bulbs
The incandescent bulb is filled with argon to reduce evaporation and a filament of tungsten is wired inside the bulb. Electric current is made to pass through this filament which is connected to two contact wires and a conductor. The base of the bulb has a stem or glass mount anchored to it which allows for the smooth flow of the electrical current, that in turn generates visible light.
The fluorescent light bulb is filled with argon, krypton, neon or xenon and low pressure mercury vapor. The inside of the tube is then coated with various blends of metallic and rare earth phosphor salts. The cathode tube in the bulb is made of tungsten and is coated with barium, strontium and calcium oxides and evaporation of the organic solvents is allowed, after which the tube is heated in order to fuse the coating to the lamps.
Longevity
The fluorescent light bulb is known to reduce replacement costs and is an energy saver. It also lasts 10 to 20 times longer than the incandescent bulb. They do suffer from flickering problems and shorter life if used at a place where it is frequently switched on and off. These bulbs also require optimum temperatures to work well; they are known to function under capacity when switched on in lower temperatures.
An incandescent light bulb is very sensitive to changes in voltage and hence its longevity can be doubled by adjusting the voltage supply. However, this affects the light output and is known to be used only in exceptional circumstances.
Energy Efficiency
Fluorescent bulbs save energy and last longer, but are more expensive. These bulbs also convert more of the electricity supplied into visible light than their popular counterparts. Along with that, a fluorescent light bulb emits lesser heat and distributes light evenly without
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* 60W fluorescent light bulb - 60W * 100W Incandescent light bulb - 100W
Components of fluorescent vs incandescent bulbs
The incandescent bulb is filled with argon to reduce evaporation and a filament of tungsten is wired inside the bulb. Electric current is made to pass through this filament which is connected to two contact wires and a conductor. The base of the bulb has a stem or glass mount anchored to it which allows for the smooth flow of the electrical current, that in turn generates visible light.
The fluorescent light bulb is filled with argon, krypton, neon or xenon and low pressure mercury vapor. The inside of the tube is then coated with various blends of metallic and rare earth phosphor salts. The cathode tube in the bulb is made of tungsten and is coated with barium, strontium and calcium oxides and evaporation of the organic solvents is allowed, after which the tube is heated in order to fuse the coating to the lamps.
Longevity
The fluorescent light bulb is known to reduce replacement costs and is an energy saver. It also lasts 10 to 20 times longer than the incandescent bulb. They do suffer from flickering problems and shorter life if used at a place where it is frequently switched on and off. These bulbs also require optimum temperatures to work well; they are known to function under capacity when switched on in lower temperatures.
An incandescent light bulb is very sensitive to changes in voltage and hence its longevity can be doubled by adjusting the voltage supply. However, this affects the light output and is known to be used only in exceptional circumstances.
Energy Efficiency
Fluorescent bulbs save energy and last longer, but are more expensive. These bulbs also convert more of the electricity supplied into visible light than their popular counterparts. Along with that, a fluorescent light bulb emits lesser heat and distributes light evenly without