Mass distribution of energy-saving lamps, of course, carries a certain material benefit. But in addition to this benefit, there are a number of advantages, due to which we prefer energy-saving lamps for the apartment. These are environmental and safety factors. Choose an economical lighting source simply. It is enough to decide what exactly you are dreaming to acquire.
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Lighting apartments: economy lamps
Along with the main sources of accommodation - water supply, heating and gas supply, lighting the apartment is an important factor. The most common incandescent lamps give way to energy-saving lamps.
The magic word "energy-saving" implies the concept of compact fluorescent lamps, but this concept is more extended, and includes also LED lamps. Therefore, by definition, energy-saving lamps are lighting devices that save electricity. The main criterion for estimating the illumination is the light output parameter, which is expressed by the ratio between the values of the light flux and the consumed power of the lamp. How should I choose energy-saving lamps for an apartment?
Criteria for choosing lamps energy-saving
When choosing incandescent lamps, we paid attention, first of all, to the integrity of the tungsten filament, the cap and the power. At the same time, an invisible counter in my head stubbornly and inexorably counted the kilowatt hours of future consumed energy. Energy-saving lamps are guaranteed to provide insignificant, in comparison with the known incandescent lamps, electricity consumption.
For example, Realux fluorescent lamps will provide 80 percent reduction in power consumption. And if you add that compact fluorescent lamps have a service life of 8000 hours (for comparison, the incandescent lamp lifespan is 1000 hours), then the choice is obvious in favor of energy-saving lamps. Comparison and selection criteria is better to be carried out, being guided by a familiar incandescent lamp.
The most popular are compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) of the linear type, having a smaller diameter of the tube and a lower content of mercury vapor.
Advantages of energy saving lamps
What are the advantages of energy-saving lamps and why are they so popular?
The obvious technically sound advantages are:
• significant energy savings
• Select the desired lighting tint
• long service life
• Insignificant heat dissipation
• Good luminous efficiency.
To find out how the lamp is energy-saving and how it works can be done in video.
What are the features of energy-saving lamps
Size and shape of the lamp
The most notable feature is the size, as well as the characteristic shape of the lamp. Manufacturers supply energy-saving lamps in two of the most common forms:
• in the form of a spiral
• U-shaped.
The principal difference is not in form, the difference is only in size. The production of spiral lamps is more complicated, so they are more expensive than U-shaped ones. But lamps in the form of a spiral have the traditional dimensions of incandescent lamps, so they are suitable for all types of lighting fixtures, replacing incandescent lamps. When choosing U-shaped lamps, it is necessary to keep in mind that this type will fit in the lighting fixture of your apartment or not. The base of U-shaped lamps differs from traditional ones.
Type of socle
The type of socle can also be considered a feature of energy-saving lamps. Lamps energy-saving, as well as with incandescent lamps, type of socle E27. All powerful and medium-sized lamps have such a base. The diameter of the socle E27 is 26-27 mm. designation IEC 60061-1 (7004-21).
The exception is small and medium-sized lamps having the E14 socle type.
Power
They produce energy-saving lamps, the power of which can be from 3 to 90 W. When choosing a lamp for an apartment, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the light output from energy-saving lamps is five times greater than that of an incandescent lamp. This means that you can easily learn the power of an energy-saving lamp by simply dividing the power of an incandescent lamp by 5. The result will show what power an energy-saving lamp will be sufficient for. For example, an incandescent lamp with a power of 100 W will have an analog - a lamp with a power of 20 W.
Light color
Energy-saving lamps are able to have a different color illumination, which corresponds to the color temperature characteristic. The color temperature characteristic is a quantitative value. Therefore, the lower the characteristic - the color temperature, the more the color spectrum shifts to the red color, and the higher the characteristic, the spectrum shifts to blue. For example:
2700 K is a warm white light
4200 K - daylight.
6400 K is a cold blue light.
Such characteristics of realized energy-saving lamps manufacturers print on the packaging. For example, an inscription of the type ESS-02A 20W E27 6400K will mean the following: the power of the energy-saving lamp is 20 W, the base is large E27, the emitted light is cold blue (6400K).
For comparison: the inscription PL 9W 2700K G23 will mean: the power of the energy-saving lamp is 9 W, the cap is the middle E27, the emitted light is warm white (2700K).
How to choose energy-saving lamps for an apartment, will prompt a video.
However, in order not to be flattered by the universality of energy-saving lamps, it is necessary to know about certain drawbacks.
Disadvantages of energy-saving lamps
We will not be mistaken if we say that a significant shortcoming of lamps in comparison with traditional ones is their very high price. The price is about 10, and even more times more significant than that of incandescent lamps.
A significant drawback is the fact that the energy-saving lamp inside is filled with mercury vapor, and mercury has always been considered dangerous.
Therefore, when using lamps, you must be extremely careful. Not really solved the process of recycling lamps, because the seller does not specify this point when buying. Where the spoiled lamp is thrown away then remains a mystery.
But by calculating and taking into account the savings in the use of electricity, as well as the long service life, the choice of energy-saving and LED lamps for the home will be beneficial in all respects.
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