How Do You Switch To CFL Light Bulbs?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs replace regular incandescent bulbs with many times the efficiency and longevity. The average household can save a great deal of money and energy simply by switching to CFL bulbs. Step 1 Get the lumen rating of your old bulb to see how powerful you need the new bulb to be. The higher the lumen rating, the brighter the light. The CFL packaging should provide information labeling its light output, with equivalency rankings comparing it to both lumen ratings and the wattage of incandescent bulbs. Step 2 Inventory the fixtures in your house to determine which ones you use the most often. If you have limited funds or want to switch to CFL bulbs in stages, concentrate on those fixtures which receive the most amount of use first. Step 3 Examine your fixtures and see if they are open (such as lamps and outdoor fixtures, which extend into the air) or recessed. CFL light bulbs generally work better in open fixtures, where they receive more air flow, though reflecto
