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07 Aug
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Phasing Out of Traditional Incandescent Light Bulbs

  • March 23, 2020
  • Posted by author-avatar Nicky Walker

Traditional incandescent light bulbs are very inefficient – they waste 95% of the electricity they use by turning it into

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Glossary of Light Bulb & Lighting Terms

  • May 6, 2022
  • Posted by author-avatar Nicky Walker

The Lightbulb Company (UK) Ltd acknowledges the copyright of Philips Lighting B.V. as the source for this glossary.

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All About Light Bulb Caps and Bases

  • May 2, 2023
  • Posted by author-avatar Nicky Walker
The cap or base of a light bulb joins the bulb to the lamp socket in order to provide an

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14 Jul
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Light Bulb Energy Calculator

  • February 24, 2022
  • Posted by author-avatar Nicky Walker
Traditional incandescent and halogen light bulbs, waste a lot of their energy by turning energy into heat rather than light

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14 Jul
Light Bulb Specs, Lighting 101

Light Bulb Average Rated Life Time Hours

  • November 17, 2022
  • Posted by author-avatar Nicky Walker

Lightbulbs have varying life time hours depending on brand, technology and type. The lifespan of a bulb is quoted in

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