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5 Benefits of Fluorescent Light Lamps

Ever since the first fluorescent light source was invented, we are seeing changings in the technology in terms of how these lamps and light sources operate. Even today, we see changes in the way how these light emitting sources produce visible light whether it be a hot cathode or a cold cathode or the latest electroluminescence technology.

When these fluorescent light tubes are compared to their predecessors HID bulbs, we see that fluorescent bulbs offer a whole lot of benefits to the users.

Benefits of Fluorescent Light Lamps

1. Cheap

Fluorescent light is cheap as compared to conventional bulbs. According to stats, fluorescent lighting is as high as 66 percent cheaper than any other lighting that we have in our homes. This is potentially because of minimal electricity wastage.

In normal light bulbs, there are massive energy losses because electricity is converted to heat energy for creating visible light. This is nothing but a waste of electric energy.

2. Durable

A fluorescent tube has a life period that’s 6 times more than the lifespan of an incandescent lamp. So every penny that you invest in a fluorescent lamp will be paid off in the long run. Fluorescent bulbs do not burn as often as incandescent bulbs because there is minimal heating involved in a fluorescent bulb while incandescent bulbs operate at massive heat and thus they burn more often.

3. Increased Efficiency

Fluorescent bulbs are more efficient than their counterparts. A fluorescent bulb operates on comparatively less voltage with minimal wastages and at the same time it emits more light per second. These features adds a lot of value to fluorescent light bulbs.

4. Environment Friendly

Since energy wastages are minimal and there is no heat energy involved, therefore fluorescent lamps are extremely environment as well as user friendly. Also, fluorescent bulbs create no lamp flickers thus making them safe for users.

5. Multiple Shapes

Fluorescent electroluminescent light bulbs can be manufactured in different shapes especially flat panels. You must have seen those LED lights that come in those tiny shapes and even threads. This is only possible because of fluorescent sources.

Additional Benefit

Here is an additional benefit of fluorescent tubes and that is you can have them in different colors for instance cool white.

Conclusion

Fluorescent light bulbs are surely a great addition to our homes and offices. These benefits make them one of the best choices. Despite all these benefits, there are still people who are using those old incandescent lamps and that is mainly because of the fact that initial investment in LED bulbs and fluorescent lamps is a bit high.

But it is time that we spread the word and change the way we light our homes.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Andrew Smith .