How Much Do You Know About Fluorescent Bulbs?

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1. True or false: CFLs can be used in bathrooms.

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CFLs will work in bathroom fixtures, and newer bulbs that brighten quickly are convenient for short usage periods. Humidity may shorten the life of the bulb, though.

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How Much Do You Know About Fluorescent Bulbs? - Quiz

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2. True or false: Used CFLs can be disposed of with regular trash.

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CFLs contain small amounts of mercury and should be recycled. MSJ Green accepts used bulbs from the campus community for recycling.

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3. True or false: CFLs can be used in outdoor fixtures.

Explanation

Look for bulbs designed for outdoor use.

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4. True or false: An ENERGY STAR-qualified bulb is a better purchase than a "long life" incandescent light bulb.

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CFLs will save significant energy and money compared to the best "long life" incandescent.

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5. True or false: Once a CFL is turned on it should be left on all day.

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Use CFLs just as you would any other light bulb.

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6. True or False: CFLs cannot be used in cold climates.

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CFLs can be used almost anywhere - look for bulbs rated for cold climates when buying for outdoor fixtures.

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7. True or false: I should wait until an incandescent bulb has burned out before I install my new CFL.

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The energy savings from the CFL bulb will pay for the cost of a new incandescent in only 1 month. Throw the incandescent out, and start saving money (and energy) right away.

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8. True or false: All ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs can be used with dimmer switches.

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True or false: Special dimmable CFLs must be used in dimmable fixtures. They are available - just read the packaging carefully.

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9. True or false: A watt is a measure of light output.

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A watt is a measure of the rate of energy being used.

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10. True or false: Replacing a single 100-watt incandescent bulb with a CFL can save me over $100 per year.

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The maximum savings is about $67 per year per bulb. Still a significant savings!

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True or false: CFLs can be used in bathrooms.
True or false: Used CFLs can be disposed of with regular trash.
True or false: CFLs can be used in outdoor fixtures.
True or false: An ENERGY STAR-qualified bulb is a better purchase than...
True or false: Once a CFL is turned on it should be left on all day.
True or False: CFLs cannot be used in cold climates.
True or false: I should wait until an incandescent bulb has burned out...
True or false: All ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs can be used with dimmer...
True or false: A watt is a measure of light output.
True or false: Replacing a single 100-watt incandescent bulb with a...
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