Wat are some advantages and disaventages that incandescent bulbs have?
2006-09-28 13:25:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Pro:
They are inexpensive to purchase & are widely available.
Most existing fixtures are made to use them; they come in a range of brightesses & colors.
Con:
Today they are comparatively wasteful of energy now that compact fluorescent are available for a modest price & standard size. Also, this comparison will be even worse when LED lighting becomes more common. Fluorescents & LED light waste less energy generating heat so they make more light with less electricity .
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2006-09-28 13:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantages...
they emit a full spectrum of color.
they are relatively cheap.
they are quite common
and require only simple fixtures.
Disadvantages...
use a lot of electricity.
relatively short life.
become very hot.
impossible to tell if it turns off when fridge is shut.
2006-09-28 20:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by buckj04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are hard to find the right one when replacing
2006-09-28 20:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋