Get Green Tips on CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light)

People might say that it’s easy to get Green, and then what? In every area there are some tips you might want to know to make the most of your investment and stay sustainable for the longest!

Learn how to increase your savings by following these tips.

Do the Twist – not the one like on – “Dancing with the stars” – we are talking about CLF -when screwing the CFL hold the unit by the ballast part and not the glass tubing.

You will maximize the lifetime savings and effectiveness of the CFLs if you or keep it on (let it run) for 15 minutes or more at the time, don’t flip it to fast. Amazing how little things make a great difference!

By not using a dimmable switch you will have a long lasting CFL.Most of them are non-dimmable by design; if your house is not using any of the dimmable switches you will have no worries. Otherwise make sure use those units labeled dimmable with dimmer switches. Don’t ignore this particular detail, you might end up using more energy, and the bulb won’t last as long.

As the technology advances so quickly, everyone is trying to upgrade to those photocells, motion sensors or electric timers; however, those are not designed to work with CFL. Check your controls; ask the manufacturer of the controls for compatibility.

Like many creatures CFL units would need their space and climate in which they do better; CFL’s could be sensitive to extreme temperatures; so, it’s best if you place them in open fixtures when using them indoors. Hot temperatures can reduce the lifetime of your light.

I appreciated when I learned about this tip on how to protect the outdoor units. Protecting the  CFLs from the outdoor elements is easy as your ABC…  placing them inside enclosed fixtures will suffice what they need; also check the manufacturer’s instructions for optimal operating temperatures.

Knowing all these you will make your CFL last, then you feel that is worth to invest the money in the technology.