Question about fluorescent lights
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Question about fluorescent lights
Why do some flourescent lights state that they are not for enclosed fixtures? I'm speaking in particular to the ones that have a screw in base that replace an incandescent bulb.
Also, why do they say not to use these type of bulbs in photosensors? I have a post light in my front yard that has a sensor to turn it on when it gets dark, and I was thinking about putting a flourescent bulb in there.
Also, why do they say not to use these type of bulbs in photosensors? I have a post light in my front yard that has a sensor to turn it on when it gets dark, and I was thinking about putting a flourescent bulb in there.
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I'm not sure on the enclosed fixtures, but it may have to do something with the bulbs being larger than a regular bulb, putting the glass closer to the fixture.
As for the photosensor, this is something most people don't know. Flourescent lights are made to be turned on and left on, not constantly turned on and off. They use more electricity and burn out faster if they are cycled, which a photosensor may do (same with motion activated). The compact flourescents also have a 'warm up' time, it takes some of them several minutes to reach full brightness.
As for the photosensor, this is something most people don't know. Flourescent lights are made to be turned on and left on, not constantly turned on and off. They use more electricity and burn out faster if they are cycled, which a photosensor may do (same with motion activated). The compact flourescents also have a 'warm up' time, it takes some of them several minutes to reach full brightness.
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Originally Posted by Pendragon
As for the photosensor, this is something most people don't know. Flourescent lights are made to be turned on and left on, not constantly turned on and off. They use more electricity and burn out faster if they are cycled, which a photosensor may do (same with motion activated). The compact flourescents also have a 'warm up' time, it takes some of them several minutes to reach full brightness.