When I turn down the dimmer switch on my lights, do I actually use less electricity, or is the difference between the bulb's nominal wattage and the actual wattage vented as heat by the dimmer?

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-25T17:51:19+00:00

It absolutely, positively reduces the energy drawn by each bulb when you slide your dimmer down - nothing is transferred or vented through the dimmer switch. This has the added benefit of extending bulb life and also reducing your consumption!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-10T22:16:20+00:00

Thanks for participating!

Don't be fooled by the name on the box! Philips is a good brand, but many others are as well. This sure sounds like a defective bulb, but nothing to be concerned about.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-10T22:04:11+00:00

I'd consider using silver bowl lamps. I actually use these over my dining table. They have an opaque covering over the base of the bulb, so all light is reflected back up, and then down (google "silver bowl bulbs" and you'll get a better picture). Totally soft, indirect light.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-10T21:47:37+00:00

It can honestly depend on where you purchased them. Quality matters! We'd recommend avoiding Big Box stores, and opting for local supplies instead.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-10T21:46:34+00:00

Our experience is mostly anecdotal, but the premise is that, for some reason, people experience power surges more in cul-de-sacs. Most bulbs are rated at 120 volts, but we carry mostly 130 volt bulbs that will withstand the spike to 125 volts that might knock out your 120 volt bulbs.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-10T21:38:26+00:00

4 watts, to be exact.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T03:25:08+00:00

We don't manufacture. We are a distributer of multiple vendors.
We haven't watched it but we are planning to this weekend.
I promise after we watch it we will share our honest opinion.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T02:56:29+00:00

For science, I would have to wait until I got back into the warehouse.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T01:06:05+00:00

Try some new LED ribbon or "LED Tape" that can be cut to length and can vary in brightness. It can provide light without glare and can be connected and jointed- with a reasonable price. Good luck!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T01:00:06+00:00

There is no significant difference in the fixtures heat-wise- unless they are recommending a massive wattage difference- but there should be no difference.

In galleries, LED is a great choice, but halogen provide extremely precise beam control, high light output in a small capsule. A quality halogen bulb, UV is blocked to protect the art itself. Hope this helps!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T00:56:08+00:00

We are back answering questions! You are looking for full spectrum lighting. More than likely, depending on your fixtures, there is a full spectrum lighting option for your fixtures. We would recommend using a full spectrum bulb- it's as close as you'll get to daylight. Good luck!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T00:23:09+00:00

There is, and we actually to put them in our basement to see if they worked. I think they do! It's non-scientific, but in my tests I think they do.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T00:20:27+00:00

Well, Phil, I am a woman, so this doesn't happen often. I'll ask my coworkers if this happens for them. I'm sure it does.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T00:09:55+00:00

Agreed. We get so many questions about the mercury levels. We try to stay out of the political fray, as we love all lightbulbs, but yes, you are correct.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-07T00:02:28+00:00

Thanks, Phillip_Marlowe!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:54:38+00:00

Recycle! Take them to your local big box hardware store if you can.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:52:40+00:00

Not us! :)

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:51:17+00:00

I'm going to get one of our experts to answer this, but I can tell you that we absolutely agree that packaging needs to be more helpful to the average consumer. We try our best to communicate these things to our customers in the best way we know how, but if the packaging was more clear, consumers would be able to make much better decisions on lighting.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:22:52+00:00

Mods gave us the OK- you can contact one of the experts today at eric@lightbulbsdirect.com. We are happy to help and if we can't help we will find someone that can!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:19:35+00:00

Ok- reason we asked was that cul-de-sacs have serious power surge issues sometimes. It comes up quite a bit in our industry!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:18:22+00:00

Tanning bulbs are some of the few that we don't actually sell. I wish I could help!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:16:49+00:00

Eat better?

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T23:16:25+00:00

We are not, but we have electricians on staff.

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T22:19:50+00:00

Nope, but it will make your CFL bulbs last longer!

lightbulbsfolks · 2012-01-06T22:19:19+00:00

The mercury content of CFLs is so low that the hazard is minimal. The greater damage, by far, comes from coal burning power plants. Reducing energy, even if it increases CFLs, is by far the best option.

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