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Compact fluorescent lamp
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A compact fluorescent lamp, also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb; some types fi
The tubular-form CFL is one of the most popular types in Europe.
The tubular-form CFL is one of the most popular types in Europe.
CFLs of varying power: 105W, 36W and 11W
CFLs of varying power: 105W, 36W and 11W
Philips SL*18, an early CFL
Philips SL*18, an early CFL
A helical integrated CFL, one of the most popular designs in North America since 1995, when a Chinese firm marketed the first successful design
A helical integrated CFL, one of the most popular designs in North America since 1995, when a Chinese firm marketed the first successful design
Fluorescent lamp
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A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a low-pressure mercury-vapor gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor, to pr
Compact fluorescent lamp
…A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb; some types fit into light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs. The lamps use a tube that is curved…
Linear fluorescent lamps illuminating a pedestrian tunnel
Linear fluorescent lamps illuminating a pedestrian tunnel
Top: two non-integrated compact fluorescent lamps. Bottom: two fluorescent tube lamps. Both types require a ballast in the light fixture. A matchstick
Top: two non-integrated compact fluorescent lamps. Bottom: two fluorescent tube lamps. Both types require a ballast in the light fixture. A matchstick, left, is shown for scale.
Typical F71T12 100 W G13 bi-pin lamp used in tanning beds. The (Hg) symbol indicates that this lamp contains mercury. In the US, this symbol is now re
Typical F71T12 100 W G13 bi-pin lamp used in tanning beds. The (Hg) symbol indicates that this lamp contains mercury. In the US, this symbol is now required on all mercury-containing fluorescent lamps.
A "tombstone" style lamp-holder for T12 and T8 G13 bi-pin fluorescent lamps
A "tombstone" style lamp-holder for T12 and T8 G13 bi-pin fluorescent lamps