Users' questions

What is the CFL equivalent to 100W?

What is the CFL equivalent to 100W?

Know your watts and lumens (light output)

Incandescent CFL Lumens
40W 11-12W >490
60W 13-18W >900
75W 19-22W >1,200
100W 23-26W >1,750

Can I use 100W CFL bulb instead of 60W?

The bottom line? If your fixture is rated to accept 60 Watts, you can safely use 75W, 100W, or even 125W equal bulbs (which all draw less than 50 Watts of power) instead.

Why CFL is banned?

Like all fluorescent lamps, CFLs contain toxic mercury which complicates their disposal. In many countries, governments have banned the disposal of CFLs together with regular garbage. CFLs radiate a spectral power distribution that is different from that of incandescent lamps.

What is a 26W CFL equivalent to?

100 Watt Incandescent Equivalent, 26 Watt, 120 Volt Bright White Spiral CFL Bulb.

Which CFL bulbs are best?

Best CFL: Philips 60-Watt-Equivalent CFL Twister Light Bulbs on. This will maximize the lifespan of the bulbs. This CFL bulb from Philips is a bestseller in its category and lasts up to 12,000 hours. These 13-watt bulbs are the equivalent of a 60-watt incandescent bulb, and provide a natural light similar to daylight.

What is a 20W CFL equivalent to?

100W incandescent
Efficiency and running costs The higher the wattage, the higher the running cost. The light output from a 20W CFL isn’t the same as that from a 20W incandescent. Rather, a 20W CFL would be the equivalent of a 100W incandescent (roughly 20%).

Is CFL banned in India?

KOCHI: In a bid to conserve power, the government has decided to ban the sale of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) and filament bulbs from November 2020, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac announced in the budget speech on Friday. The government had distributed 2.5 crore LED bulbs last year.

Is CFL harmful for eyes?

Luckily, “warm light” CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lights) are okay for your eyes, as well as being much more efficient. They do emit UV rays, but a much smaller amount. You can also use LED bulbs or halogens.

Is it safe to replace CFL with LED?

If your CFL bulbs are working, it’s usually not worth replacing them with LEDs immediately – LEDs are more efficient, but the savings aren’t huge. Only replace them now if your CFLs aren’t suited to the fitting or are damaging fabrics. Otherwise, wait until they’re burned out.