subject: Preparing For Change In A Modern World [print this page] We all know the need and the importance of the bulb, light being essential for many activities. The quality of bulb light is often different to natural light, though some are designed to be as close as possible. The light from traditional light bulbs is produced through incandescence. Here due to heat, light is produced. In this process electrical current passes through a fine and thin filament. This filament becomes extremely hot and light is produced.
A bulb light comes in whole variety of sizes and even in colours. The minimum voltage of incandescent bulbs commonly available on the market is 1.5 volts and the maximum tends to be 300 volts. Some lights bulbs come with different coloured glass for decorative and stylised lighting purposes and popular colours include blue, green, red, and yellow. Incandescent bulbs have been used for many years now and many are finding it hard to understand the benefits of newer bulbs varieties such as CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Tubes) and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). Even if you are shopping for traditional incandescent at the moment, it will be worthwhile to research other options as in the not so distant future energy saving bulbs will be the only option.
Luckily, lighting technology has come on in leaps and bounds and today, energy saving bulb varieties are provide much better performance than earlier versions. Many dislike the idea of using bulbs other than incandescent ones because there is a misconception that they are difficult to install - CFLs and LEDs are available with the same connectors as traditional bulbs (Edison screw fitting and bayonet fitting) and in a variety of sizes and strengths.
This means that it should be easy to find an energy efficient bulb to fit in your existing light fittings.
Initial cost is another concern for some bulb buyers. Though CFLs and LED bulbs are more expensive to purchase than incandescent bulbs, under ordinary circumstances they can reduce electricity bills and have a long lifespan, meaning they will not need to be replaced as often. This can mean long term rather than short term savings.
Other concerns also surround new styles of bulb. Light produced by early energy saving bulbs was often considered to be dull, especially when the light was first turned on. After much flickering and several minutes, the bulb would reach its maximum brightness. Although this was not always a problem, it was frustrating and inconvenient, especially as people were used to instant bright light with incandescent bulbs. As mentioned previously, energy saving bulbs have come a long way and these issues have been reduced in some cases and ironed out completely in others. In order to choose the right bulbs it ay be necessary to ask a supplier to recommend which will best suit your needs.
In 2010 it is hard to comprehend that just a century ago electric lighting was only used in the UK by a privileged few. We have become so accustomed to electrical bulb lighting that it is impossible to imagine life without it.
