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By Timothy Thiele, About.com Guide to Electrical

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Thursday July 10, 2008
Compact Fluorescent Bulb

With the ever increasing electrical bills, everyone has to try and conserve power more now than ever. Remembering to turn lights off when you leave the room will help, but what else can be done to cut the energy useage? Compact fluorescent bulbs may just be the answer.

Did you know that a compact fluorescent bulb that uses 13 watts of power gives off the same amount of light and replaces an incandescent 60-watt bulb? As you read on about CFL's, you'll discover what they should and should not be used for.

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January 9, 2009 at 12:41 pm
(1) Martha Mcfarland says:

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good luck

January 25, 2009 at 3:49 am
(2) Mail Liw says:

cfl bulb should only be use in places where the light is not always switch on and off! Switching on and off shorten it’s life!!

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