Compact Fluorescent Basics Fighting Fluorescent Phobia The biggest misconception that still stigmatizes fluorescent light sources pertains to their color rendering. Many consumers still associate fluorescent with having an unflattering green cast. They are probably thinking of products they’ve seen at the cool end of the spectrum, or fluorescent lighting in institutional settings.
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Energy Star recommends putting energy-efficient bulbs in the five most-used lamps or fixtures. Since these areas of the home have the highest energy use for lighting, these “high five” are good places to start—with plenty of options to suit most applications. Kitchen Recessed lighting, whether used for general illumination or above...
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Mini Spiral Mini Spiral Cand. Med. Screw In Lamps Mini Spiral Lamps 120 Volt Satco Approx Product Incand Watts Bulb Base Number Equiv Mini Spiral Cand. S6297 20W EFMSP5/30 Med. S6298 20W EFMSP5/30 Suitable for enclosed fixtures Mini Spiral Med.
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps Spiral Med. Standard Spiral Lamps Watts Bulb Base Spiral Med. S6205 S6226 Suitable for enclosed fixtures Spiral Med. S6206 S6227 Spiral Med. S6207 S6228 Spiral Med. S6209 S6229 Spiral Med. S6210 S6240 Standard & Mini Spiral Specialty Lamps...
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= Product by a manufacturer other than Satco = Product by one of the Primary lamp manufacturers Rule of Thumb for Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Divide wattage of incandescent lamp by 4 to determine approximate wattage of compact fluorescent lamp that will provide similar light output.
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