How do low energy light bulbs work?
Low energy light bulbs are made up of fluorescent tubes, which have been shaped so that they are the same size as a standard light bulb. The tube contains mercury and a noble gas. When the bulb is turned on, electrons collide with the mercury creating flashes of ultraviolet light. This light is then absorbed in a phosphor coating on th inside of the tube. The light is then re-emitted as visible wavelengths. How do I know the wattage bulb required? Low energy saving light bulbs uses between a quarter and a fifth less electricity to produce the same light. Ordinary bulbsEnergy saving equivalent 25W6W 40W8-11W 60W13-18W 100W20-25W What low energy saving light bulbs are available? Low energy light bulbs now come in all shapes including candles, spirals, globes and stick’s. Most bulbs can be replaced with an equivalent style of low energy bulb. The fittings available are Small Edison screw (SES), Edison Screw (ES), Bayonet cap (BC), Small Bayonet Cap (SBC) and GU10 LED bulb, which are used
