Compact Fluorecent Lamp

COMPACT
FLUORECENT LAMP
SUBMIT TE D BY;
AL CORIZ A, DANNI EL L E P.
R EGLOS, KAT HLE E N JHORE N
COMPACT FLUORECENT
LAMP
•Also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent
lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb; some types fit into light fixtures designed for
incandescent bulbs.
•The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a
compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
•A CFL has a higher purchase price than an incandescent lamp, but can save over five times its purchase
price in electricity costs over the lamp's lifetime.Like all fluorescent lamps, CFLs contain toxic mercury
which complicates their disposal.
PARTS OF A CFL
Do CFLs need a ballast?

• In order for a CFL to operate properly, it needs to receive
voltage via a ballast.
TYPES OF CFL
1. Non-integrated ballast CF
•A non-integrated ballast is the type of CFL technology that we typically call a "plug-in." This
means you will purchase the ballast separate from the lamp and the ballast will be configured in
the fixture. This is similar to linear fluorescents but is far smaller than a linear ballast.
TYPES OF CFL
2. Integrated or self-ballasted CFL
The integrated ballast CFLs are created to replace incandescent and halogen lamps. Literally,
take out the incandescent or halogen bulb and put in a CFL bulb in the same socket. BUT, do
incandescent and halogens need a ballast? No. So, in order for these CFLs to work in a regular
medium base screw socket, a ballast has to be integrated into the CFL.
Where do you use CFL bulbs?
• The most common reason people use compact fluorescent bulbs is to save energy.
1. Recessed cans - recessed cans are used in both hospitality and residential setting. It's
common to see 2700K CFLs used quite a bit in these cans.
2. Concealed Fixtures - People typically don’t like the way CFLs look, so to mitigate this
obstacle, many property managers use CFLs in fixtures that completely conceal the light bulb
from our eyes. A lot of older apartment complexes will have CFLs in the whole apartment
Compact fluorescent pros and cons
• CFL pros
Energy efficiency – Just from retrofitting from incandescent to compact fluorescent you are going to
see a 40 percent savings on your energy bill. Energy resourceful lightbulbs, like CFLs (compact
florescent lamps) and LEDs (light-emitting diode) by comparison:
Reflect 100% light
Have a much longer lifespan from 10,000 hours (for CFLs) to 50,000 hours (for LEDs)
Need only 13 watts of power
•Variety of color temperatures – If you need a space with really cool light, such as a hospital
hallway or an airport terminal, fluorescents offer up to 6500K Kelvin temperatures.
Compact fluorescent pros and cons
• CFL cons
•Color shifting –Just like linear fluorescents, CFLs will color shift over time.
•Harsh light – Fluorescent technology doesn't produce light that's particularly easy on the eyes. If
you find your eyes are often bloodshot or dry, you may want to evaluate the light source you are
under for most of the day.
•Warm up period – In order for the CFLs to reach their maximum brightness, you typically have to
wait anywhere between 10-30 seconds for warm-up.
•Recycling cost – Although the recycling cost is outweighed by the energy savings CFLs create, if
you would rather not fool with the mercury and recycling at all, LED may be a better option for
you.
Lifetime and Longetivity
With an astonishing lifespan of 25,000 hours, LED light bulbs are the undisputed,
heavyweight champion in longevity. The next best are CFL bulbs which bring in a
respectable 8,000 hours of average life expectancy. Keep in mind, most tests are
based on a running time of 3 hours per day.
Life Span
Incandescent CFL LED
Challenge
Average Life Span 1,200 Hours 8,000 Hours 25,000 Hours

Colour Rendering
Unlike an incandescent bulb, the quality of light emitted from CFLs depends on how they are
built, with the majority of CFLs having the color temperature marked on it in measurements of
kelvins. For example, a 5000k fluorescent bulbs would give off a cool white daylight color as
opposed to one with a temperature of 2700K, which would emit a warm glow. This means the
higher the measure in kelvins, the bluer in shade the light coming from the CFL. Different
manufacturers have varying names for bulbs of the same temperature, so it is important to base
the color you chose on the temperature
For instance, if a CFL has a CRI of 83 and color temperature measuring 2700K, the 3-digit code
would be 827. Bulbs with a color rendering index of about 80 are of good quality for the average
consumer, appearing “white” in color. Fluorescent Colored Bulbs come in all kinds of colors:
from red, orange and yellow to pink, blue and green. Choosing the right lamp for your fixture
should be no problem now that you know where to start, as well as where to finish.
Efforts to improve efficiency
Saving money on lighting could be as easy as switching to LED or CFL bulbs. New light fixtures
can also reduce lighting costs, which account for up to one-third of a home’s overall electricity
bill. Natural light is another option for reducing reliance on electricity. Aside from adding value
to a home, skylights or larger windows can be a great option for cooler climates because they let
more direct sunlight into the home’s interior. This increases passive solar gain, adding free
natural warmth during the winter.

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Average Life Span 1,200 Hours 8,000 Hours 25,000 Hours

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