Do CFLs (Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs) come in varieties that look like regular lightbulbs?

Question

I've only seen the spiral/curly ones and the ones that look like a tuning fork. Is there anything else?

Answer 1

Yes. You can get "globe" style CFLs, which use a plastic sphere to enclose the spiral or U-shaped tubes. There are also reflector CFLs suitable for recessed lights. Major manufacturers are Philips, MaxLite, and TCP.

Answer 2

Yes, they put a plastic cover over the spirals so it looks the same.

They have to do this - fluorescents need a 'tube' in order to work; they cannot be made in a bulb configuration and still work.

The amount of light these types can produce is limited due to the heat being captured inside the plastic envelope, but they still work well. Check your hardware store.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

yes.. there are some new ones that look almost like a regular incandecent screw-in light bulb.