Ventilation Buying Guide
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CFL Purchasing Tips
Adapted from: energystar.gov
My Fixture Has A/An...
| Dimmer | You'll need a special dimmable CFL. Learn more. |
| Three-way socket | You'll need a special three-way CFL. Learn more. |
| Electronic control | Check with the manufacturer of your photocell, motion sensor, or timer. Learn more. |
What Color Would Work Best For My Use?
With CFLs you have options for your white light. Light color is measured on the Kelvin scale (K). As you see below, lower numbers mean the light appears yellowish and higher numbers mean the light is whiter or bluer. Learn more.| Warm White, Soft White Standard color of incandescent bulbs. 2700K - 3000K |
Cool White, Bright White Good for kitchens and work spaces. 3500K - 4100K |
Natural or Daylight Good for reading. 5000K - 6500K |
How Much Light Do I Want?
To determine which ENERGY STAR-qualified light bulbs will provide the same amount of light as your current incandescent light bulbs, consult the following chart (How Much Light?)| Incandescent Bulbs (watts) | Minimum Light Output (lumens) | ENERGY STAR- Qualified CFLs (watts) |
| 40 | 450 | 9 to 13 |
| 60 | 800 | 13 to 15 |
| 75 | 1,100 | 18 to 25 |
| 100 | 1,600 | 23 to 30 |
| 150 | 2,600 | 30 to 52 |
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