Lamps

Over the years, lamps have been one of the most prominent lighting fixtures in the average American home. While may pay careful attention on the design and structure of every lamp shades they purchase, the most important aspect is often neglected – the energy saving features of the bulb used. With the rising cost of electricity these days, and 20% of the energy consumption of every household can be directly attributed by the usage of light, you would probably assume that it is about time people pay more careful attention to this particular detail. But that is sad not the sad. Much of this indifference is largely due to ignorance. But then the bills are due soon. Before you fall into a dead faint with the absurd increase of your energy cost, listen up. Here’s what you need to know about all the trusty lamps around your house.

Halogen lamps often used in many modern lamps. It may be a little surprising to know that although it is one of the best lights that mimics the natural glow of the sun, only about 20% of your total energy consumption is expended in the light, that rest is used up to create heat. Heat? You are probably thinking, “ But I don’t need heat, I only want illumination”. That is precisely the case here. You are paying something that you don’t even need.

That is the reason why you should take a closer look at the bulbs you use for your lamps. For years, people have opted to use an incandescent bulb on their lamp. However, with the glaring need for energy conservation, it prompted the demand for energy saving alternatives. Hence, the introduction of compact fluorescents. However, it was only much later that the consumer market was more open to using fluorescent lamps since the early designs were not actually that impressive since it took a little more time to achieve maximum brightness and were quite expensive at that time. But the smaller and considerably cheaper designs have gained rapid popularity mainly because of the growingly urgent need to conserve energy.

But aside from decreasing the consumption of electricity, there are other important advantages of these energy saving lamps that you need to also take into account. In comparison o filament lamps, energy saving bulbs lasts 6x longer and they do not heat as much, which means it does not damage the light fitting as much as the ordinary filaments are prone to do.

However, there are also some drawbacks that you need to take into account about the energy saving lamps. The main bone of contention here is the fact that it is significantly more expensive in comparison to other lighting options for your lamps. But them, the cost can be immediately be recouped with the savings you will enjoy from monthly energy bill. It is also not available in clear but can be bought in all other different colors. Some of the security light manufacturers have given advises against the use of compact fluorescents although there have no particular risk cited against its use.

So the next time you buy your lamps, do not solely focus on the designs of your lamps. You would probably have a grand time shopping for the designs and styles, along with various sizes and shapes that you have you match with your existing interior decors. Some ma y be a little too expensive for your taste, or too simple and plain. But the real savings that you should look into should be type of bulb fittings it requires. Most energy saving bulbs can replace the other types of bulbs, but halogen capsule would require you to replace the entire housing. So shop carefully before you part with your money. You lighting systems is definitely the best investment you will ever make.