Fluorescent light bulbs and lambs – how really useful and safe is it?
Fluorescent light. Why and in what situations it is better to use fluorescent bulbs? Does it help to save money on electricity? How save is it? How does it treat to our health and are there are alternatives better than fluorescent? All these questions are asked by a lot of people all over the world not only in English, and they are right. When we choose lighting for our house and outdoor like garden or camping we think how to get the best and the cheapest, and we also want it to be safe for nature and our health. I am of those kind of people who thinks about environment and people’s health first of all, when i give any advices and ideas on home and garden decorating i always prefer to recommend organic products, so my first article about lighting i want to start with fluorescent lambs.
Advantages of fluorescent lights:
1. Fluorescent lamp does not heat.
2. Bulbs are long lasting and as compare to incandescent lamps they work up to 10 times longer.
3. They produce more light so that helps to use one bulb instead of 3 usual ones. So it helps to save watts and money of course.
Disadvantage of fluorescent is unflattering and harsh green- blue light. Why fluorescent light is green or blue? Coloration was made to soften the light but really it does not help much. The light does not look natural and what is more, when you design a room, the colour of it will look a bit different with this type of lighting. That is why designers never use it in home decoration. So were we can use it then?
Compact fluorescent light is ideal for hall’s walls , garage ceilings and outdoor lighting. A lot of commercial buildings all around the world now use fluorescent lighting just to save money on electricity and maybe it is ok for stocks but not for people. A lot of shops use these bulbs cause this really helps to get. To my mind and i will speak honestly, i never like this type of lighting in the shops. My eyes feel uncomfortable. It is not important when you just pass some hallway but when you are looking for some clothes or shoes in a shop it really disturbs. Strong light can be very useful though – like in workshops and kitchen when there should not be shadow. But when you install fluorescent lambs think if you really feel yourself comfortable with them. The best is to try with one, and only after that to change the others.
Health question. How healthy is it really and how safe is it ? Well, nowadays americans are divided in to two camps and not only in the USA, all around the world! that fluorescent is not harmful at all and the other other half says they are harmful. I do not want to take any body’s side, but the true is so- it is tiring for eyes. Another solution is to use lamps. I mean you can use fluorescent bulb protected by a round coloured lamb. It’s light will be softer, but it will be still cost- effective and last longer. The most popular trade mark that sells fluorescent bulbs is Philips.
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