Efficient New Light Bulbs

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Efficient New Light Bulbs

Introduction

When Thomas Edison invented the light bulb in the late 1800’s people were too amazed by the fact that they could effectively light up the night to bother considering how much energy was required.1 As time has marched forward, the priorities and desires of mankind have evolved. With growing concerns over world energy reserves and power production, many around the world have searched for ways to reduce energy consumption. One of the explored ideas was the LED light bulb. Consuming far less energy than a traditional light bulb while enduring a longer period before expiring, the LED light bulb is an ideal replacement of the traditional bulb in regards to the preservation of energy. Another lighting idea that panned out was the florescent light bulb. These bulbs employ a different method of light production when compared to LED lights, but they have similar results of energy cost reduction and longevity. It may seem like a small thing to reduce the power consumed by a light bulb, but when all of the lights of the world are converted the benefits will add up to be something worth investing in.

The Inner Workings of Fluorescent Light Bulbs

In order to understand why Fluorescent and LED light bulbs are a more efficient choice it is important to first understand the basic concept of the tradition or incandescent light bulb. An incandescent light bulb uses a thin tungsten filament contained within a glass container. When an electrical current is run through the filament the filament resists the electrical current. The resistance of the tungsten filament against the electrical current transforms the electrical energy into heat, which makes the filament white hot and in turn makes it glow, producing ...

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...dwide will decrease significantly. This decrease in energy demand allows for a decrease in the reliance on fossil fuel based power plants, which means there will also be a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. All things considered, there is no reason to delay the conversion from the old inefficient bulbs to the new efficient bulbs.

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