Gas Discharge lamps Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). - Printable Version

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Gas Discharge lamps Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). - harshita - 06-05-2019

Gas Discharge lamps Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

The new rare earth activated phosphor technology has led to the development of a growing variety of single ended lamps known as compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Several style of CFLs are shown in figure.

•Luminous efficacy of a typical CFL is 50–70 lumens per watt 
•Newer Compact fluorescent light bulbs give a warm, inviting light instead of the “cool white” light of older fluorescents.

Adapted from lighting pattern book for homes


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