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100WT ENERGY SAVING BULB IN A SOCKET RATED FOR A 60WT STANDARD BULB?
May 21st
Question by wilhem:
100wt energy saving bulb in a socket rated for a 60wt standard bulb?
My standard ceiling light sockets advocate that I use standard 60 watt bulbs. The cold light of a 60 watt flourescent bulb is just not enough light. Can I use a 75 or 100 watt flourescent bulbs instead.
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HOW DO I ATTACH AN LED BULB TO A SOLAR PANEL, BATTERY AND A SWITCH?
Apr 6th
Question by chris:
How do I attach an LED bulb to a solar panel, battery and a switch?
This seems easy enough but nobody knows how to do it. I need to make a lighting system for a boat. I want it to be solar powered. All I need is a way to get a solar panel attached to a battery for storage and then a switch so I can turn it on at night. The boat is wired for battery power and I have yet to find a easy lighting system that I can just make my own light fixture for. There are so many choices if I want it for a garden but for marine applications they will rust. please help,.
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Q&A: IS IT TRUE THAT ONE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB CONTAINS ENOUGH MERCURY TO CONTAMINATE 6,000 GALLONS OF WATER?
Mar 18th
Question by michael n:
Is it true that one energy saving light bulb contains enough mercury to contaminate 6,000 gallons of water?
While these bulbs(as featured on Live Earth) save energy, improper handling could cause more harm than good. Contact your local waste management facility to educate you and your friends on proper disposal.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE WAY A NORMAL LIGHT BULB WORKS AND AN ENERGY SAVING ONE.?
Mar 4th
Question by Lynn O:
What is the difference between the way a normal light bulb works and an energy saving one.?
This is for my daughters science homework.
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Q&A: LAST NIGHT IN THE PITCH DARKNESS PART OF A TUBE ON AN ‘ENERGY SAVING’ LIGHT BULB BEGAN TO FLASH FAINTLY. WHY?
Feb 22nd
Question by historian:
Last night in the pitch darkness part of a tube on an ‘energy saving’ light bulb began to flash faintly. WHY?
The bulb had not been switched on since May.
The switch was fully off.
Faint flashing was at 20 second intervals and did not stop.
The flashing has not been apparent before tonight.
The switch was fully off. so power surge not viable.
It is NOT a dimmer.
It is located in the hall ceiling.
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CAN I USE AN ENERGY SAVING BULB FOR MY LEOPARD GECKO?
Feb 15th
Question by chunky1194:
Can I use an energy saving bulb for my leopard gecko?
I want to Know if I can use it for lighting, or If i should just get a regular light bulb. i am already going to use an undertank heater so please do not answer my question with the crap that i need a heat bulb.
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORDINARY LIGHT BULB AND THE ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB?
Feb 11th
Question by yongib:
What’s the difference between ordinary light bulb and the energy saving light bulb?
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Q&A: ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB 10 WATTS IN 60 WATT SOCKET?
Jan 13th
Question by :
energy saving light bulb 10 watts in 60 watt socket?
my light takes 60 watt bulbs. i have a 10 watt energy saving bulb and i heard that was equivalent to 60 but i’m afraid to try it.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN AN ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB IS OUT?
Nov 8th
Question by ilovebooks512:
How do you know when an energy saving light bulb is out?
i’m not sure if there is something wrong with the lamp or the light bulb
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Q&A: HOW MUCH DO THE FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB SAVE ON MONTHLY ELECTRICITY BILLS?
Nov 5th
Question by Anonymous:
How much do the fluorescent light bulb save on monthly electricity bills?
My family currently pays around 100 dollars (Canadian) each month.
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