i just bought my first one. so i dont know if it is my imagination or what. it seems really dim at first and then gets brighter.
2007-01-30 10:53:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I thought that I was hallucinating the first few times I turned the lights on with the new "energy efficient" bulbs, but every single bulb I have does that, so I assume it is normal. I have never had any problems with my bulbs either.
2007-01-30 11:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean those twisty fluorescent ones then yes they do take a bit to warm up. If you need full light I'd turn them on at least 15 minutes before hand.
2007-01-30 18:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wendi lu who 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do take a short while. I find it a nice feature actually; it means my eyes aren't burned out when I turn on a light at night.
They provide plenty of light to see by instantly, and they come to full brightness in about 15 seconds.
2007-01-30 21:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by Tristan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights) the answer is yes. They do have rapid start ones that might get bright a little quicker.
2007-01-30 19:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Ret68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, damn it, and most annoying... they take a second or two before they give off any light, and maybe 5 minutes or more to go to full brightness.....
2007-01-30 18:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not your imagination, they do take a few minutes to "warm up"
2007-02-01 16:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, mine too. I have them in outdoor fixtures and it's really apparent when it's cold outside.
2007-01-30 18:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋