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The term "lamp" in formal electrical jargon refers to any light bulb. The device that is commonly called a lamp and can be purchased at almost any place in town is called, in official electrical jargon, a cord and plug connected lamp holder.
So a "flourescent light bulb" is a lamp. It is also a tube because of the way it appears. So either term applies.
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Information on CFL light bulbs?
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 lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp.
Is lamp to a fluorescent?
Yes, lamp is to fluorescent
What colors of T12 lamps are available?
T12 lamp ordinarily known as fluorescent lamp or fluorescent tube refers to a gas-discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite vapor. T12 lamp is available in different colors such as light blue, violet, green and red.
How does 4 tube fluorescent work?
A 4-tube fluorescent light contains four fluorescent tubes connected to a ballast that regulates the electrical current flowing through the tubes. When the light switch is turned on, the ballast sends high voltage to the tubes to ionize the gas inside. This ionization process produces ultraviolet light, which then interacts with the phosphor coating inside each tube to produce visible light.
What would be the effect on the circuit should the starter be taken out the lamp is started?
Once started the fluorescent tube no longer needs the starter. In fact starters are designed to electrically "remove" themselves from the circuit when the fluorescent tube is conducting.
What energy transformation are in fluorescent lamp?
In a fluorescent lamp, electrical energy is converted into light energy through a process known as fluorescence. When electricity passes through the lamp's gas-filled tube, it excites the mercury vapor within, causing it to emit ultraviolet light. This ultraviolet light then strikes the phosphor coating on the tube, which in turn emits visible light.
Can you put a black light bulb in any fluorescent fixture?
Yes a black lamp tube will work in a fluorescent fixture. Guess you don't remember the early 70's.
When was fluorescent lamp invented?
Thomas Alva Edison invented fluorescent lamp in 1896
Can an incondescent lamp dimmer be used to control a fluorescent lamp load?
No, incandescent lamp dimmers are not compatible with fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps require special dimming ballasts to control their light output. Attempting to use an incandescent lamp dimmer with a fluorescent lamp can cause damage to the lamp and dimmer.
How does a fluorescent lamp operate?
A fluorescent lamp operates by sending electrical current through a gas-filled tube containing mercury vapor. This current excites the mercury atoms, causing them to emit ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light then interacts with the phosphor coating on the inside of the tube, causing it to glow and emit visible light.
What is the average price of a fluorescent desk lamp?
The average price of a fluorescent desk lamp is about $30. You can buy a fluorescent lamp for as much as $55, or as little as $17. It depends on the brand size of bulbs used in the lamp.
Can a single pole switch replace a starter in a fluorescent lamp?
No, a single pole switch cannot replace a starter in a fluorescent lamp. The starter is required to initiate the flow of current through the tube, which a switch alone cannot accomplish. The switch is used for turning the lamp on and off once the starter has activated the lamp.
