Secrets of Fluorescent Lighting Revealed!

Everyone is turning green these days. So it makes sense that fluorescent lighting should be part of all the fun, since it is always associated with that color. But how can you use fluorescent in a residential setting without suffering flashbacks of trying on swimsuits under their green haze?

Never fear. Design Hole has the answers. Fluorescent have improved quite a lot, now that manufacturers have become aware of the huge market that the residential world represents.

But first, what exactly are the benefits of using fluorescent? First, they are truly energy efficient. Less wattage gives you more light. Ergo, many dollars can be saved by making the switch. They also give off less heat, which is important in warmer climates with air conditioning. Also, some fluorescent can now be dimmed.

So how do you choose the proper lamp? The color of light from a fluorescent lamp is determined by its temperature. A 4,000 Kelvin lamp will give you blue light, 3,500K is a neutral white. The lamp which best mimics the warm glow of incandescent light is 3,000K or 2,700K. This will bring forth a warm, yellow color.

Now, write this down and take it to your nearest hardware store. Or, buy them online here. As you stock up on fluorescent, your lighting bill will go down. And you’ll be green in the best sense of the word!

• Posted by Jennifer at 7:04 pm
• Tagged: Lighting, Green