compact fluorescent
Curly energy saver
A compact fluorescent is a type of light bulb that uses a folded or coiled tube to fit the efficiency of fluorescent lighting into a smaller space.
Often abbreviated CFL, these bulbs screw into standard sockets and use less energy than incandescent bulbs: We switched to compact fluorescents to save on electricity.
Largely superseded by LED bulbs.
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
- energy saverLow-consumption setting or device
- warm whiteYellowish LED color option
- soft glowSubdued, diffuse illumination
- smart lightingRemotely adjustable illumination system
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- fluorescent lightstube light, CFL, CFL bulb, ballast, starter
compact fluorescentincandescent
Glowing from heat
LED · tungsten bulb · Edison bulb · light-emitting diode · smart bulb
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