The Lighting Superstore - Low Energy Compact Fluorescent Information
Low Energy Lighting Facts
- Low energy compact fluorescent lamps produce approximately 80% energy saving compared to standard incandescent lamps.
- At present no low energy compact fluorescent lamps can be controlled with a dimmer switch.
- Low energy compact fluorescent lamps can last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs.
- Low energy compact fluorescent lamps are not the same as Low Voltage lamps which do not offer significant energy or cost savings.
- A range of coloured low energy compact fluorescent lamps are now available and can be found Here.
More information about how you can save energy can be found via The Energy Saving Trust Web Site.
Low Energy Conversion Chart
| Power Consumption in Watts | Average Light Output in Watts |
| 3w | 15w |
| 5w | 25w |
| 7w | 35w |
| 9w | 45w |
| 11w | 60w |
| 15w | 75w |
| 18w | 100w |
| 23w | 120w |
| 30w | 150w |
