CFL Bulbs
Every bulb or fixture has an energy efficiency class A to G. Energy label A is the most efficient and G the least. LED lighting is the most sustainable lighting technique. Even if a LED bulb is rated E or lower, they still save 70% of energy compared to conventional lighting with the same energy label. Why is it the same label then? To motivate LED brands to get even more durable.
What are CFL Bulbs?
Energy-saving bulbs are light sources that produce light via a gas charge in a glass tube. These lights are also called compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). For a long time, low-energy light bulbs were the most commonly used alternative to incandescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes because they had a lower wattage and therefore yielded energy savings. There are now various low-energy LED lightbulbs available, which allow you to save even more energy! The LED CFL bulb has the same fitting as a conventional energy-saving bulb and can therefore be easily and quickly replaced 1-to-1 in the same fixture. Lampdirect sells low-energy light bulbs from top brands such as Philips, Osram and Sylvania.
Note: The EU has decided to phase out conventional CFL bulbs
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of an energy-saving (CFL) bulb?
Would you like to buy an energy-saving light bulb? Then it is good to find out whether this is a profitable and/or sensible choice. As you can see from the diagram below, low-energy light bulbs consume less energy than incandescent light bulbs, but there are a number of other factors that make them less attractive to buy. Moreover, there is now the LED low-energy light bulb, which is much better for the environment, lasts longer and is also much more economical.
What is the difference between energy-saving bulbs and LED bulbs?
LED bulbs perform better than low-energy lamps in all respects. In addition, you can find a suitable LED replacement for all your old low-energy light bulbs. The biggest advantage is that the light from LED CFL bulbs shines directly at 100% brightness. So you can also use LEDs for a short lighting period. In addition, LED CFL lamps are much more efficient. You can therefore save up to 70% of your energy costs. Also in terms of lifespan, LED low-energy light bulbs are leading the way. They shine for up to 60,000 hours, which is 23 years if you use them 60 hours a week. More information on the energy saving light bulb and LED energy saving light bulb can be found in our blog: LED vs energy saving light bulb.
What do I need to consider if I want to buy a CFL bulb online?
It is important to first check what type of fitting it is. There are differences between 2-pin CFL bulbs and 4-pin energy-saving bulbs. On CFL bulb it always says what type of fitting it is. This way you can be sure that you are buying the right low-energy light bulb which will also fit in the fitting. It is also good to look closely at which colour temperature best suits the room where you want to place the low-energy light bulb.
Where can I hand in old energy-saving light bulbs?
Old CFL bulbs that are still intact (not cracked) are best taken to a recycling point or to the environmental centre in your area. The harmful components are a serious danger to the environment and therefore do not belong in the household waste! Also, LED energy-saving light bulbs should not be disposed of with household waste. Although they do not contain toxic substances, they do contain electronic components that can be recycled. This means that old LEDs also belong in the recycling centre. There they will be recycled.
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