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Switching to Low Energy Lighting
Q1 Can I replace incandescent lights with CFLs?
Q2 Can I replace my incandescent lights with LEDs?
Q3 Can low voltage halogen downlights be replaced with CFLs?
Q4 Are low voltage halogen downlights energy efficient?
Q5 Do I need to rewire my house to accommodate CFLs?
Q6 Are CFL’s compatible with my current light fittings and what base connections do they come in?
Q7 Do CFLs work with dimmer switches?
Q8 Do CFLs work with movement sensors?
Q9 Do CFLs work in ceiling fans?
Q10 Do CFLs work with touch lamps?
Q11 Can I replace candle lights with CFLs in my chandelier?

 

CFL Lighting Quality
Q12 Do CFL’s give as much light as incandescent globes and halogen downlights?
Q13 Do CFLs come in a range of lighting options?
Q14 How do CFLs perform?

 

Purchasing CFL Replacements
Q15 What do I look for when buying a replacement CFL?
Q16 What CFL wattage do I buy to replace incandescent globes?
Q17 What CFL lamp colour should I choose?
Q18 How long do CFLs last?
Q19 What will it cost to replace my incandescent bulbs with CFLs?

 

Environmental Issues
Q20 What greenhouse gas emissions will I save by converting to CFLs?
Q21 Does it take more energy to make a CFL than an incandescent bulb?
Q22 Do incandescent light bulbs contain mercury?
Q23 How much mercury is found in CFLs?
Q24 Is the mercury found in CFLs dangerous?
Q25 What if I break a CFL?
Q26 How should I dispose of CFLs?


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