Should You Use Fluorescent?
Fluorescent Lamps Contain Toxic Materials. the Mercury and Phosphorus Inside Fluorescent Bulbs Is Hazardous. If a Fluorescent Lamp Is Broken, a Small Amount of...
What is bad about fluorescent light bulbs?
The Bad: Fluorescent tubes & CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury gas (about 4 mg) – which is toxic to our nervous system, lungs and kidneys. So long as bulbs stay intact, the mercury gas is no threat. This means bulbs should be handled properly to avoid breakage.
What are the advantages of using fluorescent?
The advantages of compact fluorescents are they are energy efficient, compact in size, have good lumen maintenance, long life, endless shapes and sizes, dimmable, easy retrofit, low operating cost, and radiate less heat. Compact Fluorescent bulbs are about 4 times as efficient as incandescent bulbs.
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