2011年2月16日 星期三

The Future of Light Bulbs:

The Future of Light Bulbs:

Light bulbs are not usually at the forefront of our minds. However, incandescent light bulbs might not be available in the near future. The Canadian province of British Columbia has already ordered all retailers to stop restocking the most popular sizes of incandescent bulb ahead of a national ban that will go into effect in nationwide in 2012.,Cheap nike air max One thing to remember which can be considered when using any type of bulb is "Do not look directly at the light", the light that a LED bulb gives off is an intense low light so it can be very dangerous for your eyes if you look directly at it. The United States will implement a similar ban in 2014. National bans on incandescent bulbs are being implemented due to their incredible inefficiency.,led light bulbs There are many different types of light bulbs out there to choose from which means that it can be difficult to decide which ones to use as you are not just stuck with one type throughout your whole household. Much of the energy used by incandescent bulbs is converted to heat. As a result, incandescent bulbs are hot and wasteful. Since they require more electricity, they create more emissions, which are bad for the environment.,fluorescent lights This brings me on to the next advantage which is that they don't just cut out when they are finished. Incandescent bulbs also have a relatively short life. So, even if they are cost effective initially, the frequency with which they need to be replaced offsets the cost of other longer lasting bulbs.

In most cases, compact florescent (CFL) bulbs will replace the old incandescent types,,led tube LED light bulbs are a great choice for many different reasons and can be used throughout your household for many different reasons. with mixed results for the environment. According to the Energy star program, CFL light bulbs use approximately 25% of the energy of an incandescent bulb. A savings in energy translates into reduced carbon emissions. According to the EPA, if 30 incandescent bulbs where replaced with CFL bulbs, the resulting reduction in carbon emissions would be equivalent to taking two small cars off the road. That savings in energy,,Led lamp Another advantage of these bulbs is that it lasts for a very long time and is quite strong compared to ordinary bulbs. These bulbs do not shatter as it is made of epoxy case. however, comes at potential harm to the environment. CFL bulbs contain mercury. While the mercury in the bulbs is unlikely to harm anyone while the bulbs are in use, it may become a problem long after the bulbs have burned out. If not properly disposed of, mercury may leach into the groundwater contaminating drinking water for millions. Some cases of large CFL bulbs exploding, releasing mercury into the environment, have also been reported.

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