Choosing The Right Light Bulb For Your Home, Office Or Commercial Building

There have been many improvements in electric lighting since Thomas Edison invented the first commercially viable electric lightbulb in 1879. He probably had no idea there would be so many variations of his invention years later. However there are hundreds of different types of lightbulbs on the market today, just as there are thousands of options for lighting styles. If you’re looking looking to light up your new build house, rewire your kitchen lighting, or just add outdoor lighting, you will need to decide on what bulb you want to use before you think about hiring an electrician company like S.E. Electrical Services (HTTPS://WWW.MYSEELEFLRIC.COM/). Some bulbs are prettier than the ones that save the most energy so you’ve got to find the balance between the aesthetic and the cost of running them. Plus, some brands will last longer so you’ve got to do your research if you don’t want to be replacing the bulbs every 5 months! Whether you have barn style lighting or a more conventional lighting system installed in your business or home, here is a brief outline of the most common types.

Incandescent

Incandescent bulbs are the closest to Edison’s original design, and they are the classic lightbulb that we all know. This bulb uses a tiny filament of the metal tungsten, super-heated until it glows, to create a soft, yellowish light. These lightbulbs are the most inexpensive to purchase, and offer between 700 and 1000 hours of light. However, they are not very energy efficient and in most cases, there are other options that are a better choice.

Fluorescent

Fluorescent lightbulbs have been around for a long time too, and most people are probably familiar with their bright, slightly greenish light, and the annoying flicker they make when they are not working properly! They provide what is known as daylight equivalent light, and they are cheap to purchase and run, which makes them a great choice for lighting large areas like schools and warehouses.

Halogen

Halogen bulbs offer the closest to natural white light, and they can be incredibly bright. Which is why they are often used in floodlights, work lights and film studio lighting! They burn incredibly hot, and can be expensive to purchase, but offer better energy efficiency than incandescent lightbulbs.

CFL’s

CFL’s, or Compact Fluorescent bulbs, are one of the newer types of lightbulbs, and are known for their energy efficiency. They last up to ten times longer than incandescent, and can reduce lighting power bills. These bulbs are available in a variety of strengths, colors and other options, and are great for residential or commercial applications where energy efficiency is important. They do, however, contain trace amounts of mercury, which means they need to be treated with care. They also need to be recycled carefully when they do eventually burn out.

LED

LED lightbulbs are the latest trend, and they have come a long way over the last several years. These bulbs use a technology called “light emitting diodes” to create lighting that is extremely energy efficient with less heat build-up and much longer overall lamp life – up to 10 times longer than fluorescents and far longer than incandescent lights. LED light bulbs are initially more expensive, yet the cost is recovered over time by lowering your electrical and air conditioning costs.

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