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Energy Saving Lightbulbs

The energy saving lightbulbs is commonly called as Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) or Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL). CFLs can be fit in the existing light fixtures formerly used for normal lightbulbs. CFLs can produce the same amount of light with the normal lightbulbs but use up to 80% less electricity than a normal lightbulb. We can save money and energy by using energy saving lightbulbs. And by saving energy, you'll be helping to fight climate change too.

There are several of fittings, shapes and sizes for CFLs. These range from stick shaped bulbs candle shaped varieties, with small or medium screw and bayonet fittings. The most common type of CFLs are Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp, Quad Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp, Spiral Compact Fluorescent Lamp, and Circular Compact Fluorescent Lamp.

You can choose any type of CFLs to best fit your house. Even now there are low energy light fittings which will only take low energy lightbulbs. Low energy fittings require a pin based energy saving bulb. This is a different fitting to a conventional bulb but will ensure that the bulbs you buy in future will always save energy, money and the environment.
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How to choose the energy saving light bulbs? 

Always look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo or The Energy Star logo when you shopping for energy saving light bulbs. It is the easiest way to spot the most energy efficient products on the market.

When these logos appear on the light bulbs, it means it's met the strict energy efficiency criteria set by the government organization. The light bulbs is tested in energy consumption, criteria for light bulbs cover how long they should last, quality of light, packaging information and safety to make sure that light bulbs is energy efficient and safe to use.

Energy Saving Recommended logoEnergy Saving Recommended logo was introduce by The Energy Saving Trust established by UK Government to reducing UK emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2). more...




Energy StarEnergy Star was introduce by The United States government to promote energy efficient consumer products. more...

More on how to choose better CFL 

Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) 

Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp has two parallel tubes fiting together. There are designed to fit into lamps, celling lights and wall lights.

Quad Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) 

Quad Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp produces almost same light output as Twin Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp at same power. There are designed to fit in smaller lamp type.

Coralife 96W 6700K Quad Tube Compact Fluorescent Lamp

Amazon Price: $45.00 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

26-watt quad tube 2700K compact fluorescent bulb

Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 11/27/2009) Buy Now

Spiral Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) 

This is the most popular Compact Fluorescent Lamp. Spiral Compact Fluorescent Lamp has a continuous tube in a spiral shape.

Circular Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) 

Circular Compact Fluorescent Lamp was desiged for lamps which use a circular light.

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