Can CFLs be used horizontally?
Emerald Planet CFLs can be used both horizontally and vertically. The operating position of a CFL can affect how well the lamp performs, which can affect the product’s lumen output. However, while the exact light output may differ slightly between the lumen rating stated on the packaging and the light output based on the installed position, the difference generally is so small that it would be unnoticeable. Emerald Planet CFLs are tested in both the base-down and base-up positions, which are the two most extreme positions within the range of possible installation options. Emerald Planet only lists the lower of the base-up and base-down lumen output ratings. Q: How much energy does it takes to turn on a CFL, compared to leaving it on Even when turned on and off frequently, a CFL uses less energy than its incandescent equivalent. While there is a brief surge in energy use when a CFL is turned on, with today’s starting technology, that surge usually lasts about a tenth of a second and con
