Do I need anything special to use Outdoor Decorative Fluorescent Lighting?
For many homeowners the decision to go with fluorescent lighting is a simple matter of looking at last month's electric bill. While the bulbs themselves cost more initially, they save money in the long run.
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Simply changing out your exterior and landscape lighting bulbs to fluorescent is the cheapest way to alter your lighting scheme without installing new fixtures. Compact fluorescent bulbs will fit your existing fixtures for instant energy savings.
One thing users who are new to the use of compact fluorescent bulbs should realize is that these lights require a warm up period. When the lights first come on they will seem dim and your immediate reaction may be, "What have I done?" What 3 to 5 minutes to allow the bulb to come up to full illumination. Also, you need to understand the difference between watts and lumens. Watts are a measure of energy and these bulbs use less, usually by half. Lumens refer to the amount of light produced.
Compact fluorescent bulbs emit the same lumens as the incandescent lights to which you have been accustomed for most of your life but because the color and quality of the light is different, many people feel these bulbs are "dimmer." Give yourself a few days to adjust to the new lighting scheme. Once your eyes become accustomed to the tonal difference in the compact fluorescents, you'll appreciate the quality of the illumination produced.
Enjoying the Benefits of Fluorescent Lighting
By opting for this simple solution to altering your outdoor lighting you are saving money, contributing to a cleaner environment and enjoying a better quality of light. Simply visit your local home improvement or hardware store to find compact fluorescent bulbs. Compare prices and look for sales to lower your fluorescent lighting cost. It really is just that easy to use functional and decorative fluorescent lighting on the exterior of your home. In the absence of the need for specific fluorescent lighting fixtures with the introduction of compact fluorescent bulbs, this is a super simple home upgrade.
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