Save Money by using the Right Light Bulb
Compare the Features of Incandescent, CFL and LED bulbs
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LED
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CFL
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Incandescent
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Light bulb projected lifespan
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50,000 hours
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10,000 hours
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1,200 hours
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Watts per bulb (equiv. 60 watts)
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10
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14
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60
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Cost per bulb
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$35.95
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$3.95
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$1.25
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KWh of electricity used over
50,000 hours |
300 500
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700
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3000
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Cost of electricity (@ 0.10per KWh)
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$50
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$70
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$300
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Turns on instantly
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yes
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slight delay
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yes
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Durability
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durable
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fragile
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fragile
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Hazardous Materials
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none
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5 mg mercury/bulb
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none
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