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Topic: Fluorescent Lamps

Related:
  Lamp    Fluorescent  
  Fluorescent Light    Oil Lamp  
  Table Lamp    Lamp Shades  
  Candle Lamp    Fluorescent Bulb  
  Heat Lamp    Floor Lamp  
  Lamp Post    Fluorescent Lighting  

 
 
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The Brain has inferred the following facts from reading text collected on the topic:
Most admires:Thomas Edison,  James Watt
Favorite possession(s):Vacuum cleaner,  Ikea bedroom,  House
Dream job(s):Interior decorator
Favorite era(s):1950s
Favorite activity(s):Pottery
Favorite body part(s):Ears
Favorite book(s):"Art of Kissing" by Hugh Morris
Favorite great thinker(s):Gabriel Fahrenheit
Interest(s):Caving
Favorite sport(s):Jogging
Likes to wear:Sixties,  Ancient Egyption,  Vinyl
Listens to:AC/DC,  Queen
Favorite quote(s):"Nostalgia ain't what it used to be."
 
 
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Borg Svemann,
Woodworker

Fluorescent lamps used for lighting produce most of their output in the visible part of the spectrum but have been shown to emit UV as well in varying degrees depending on the lamp type and the type of glass used in the envelope.
Richard Hosking,
Paranormal Investigator

Thus, fluorescent lamps only have to be turned off for ONE SECOND in order to save the amount of energy that will be expended when the lights are initially turned on again.
Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster

Fluorescent lamps contain mercury vapor inside a glass lamp whose inside surface is painted with white fluorescent powder.
Fluorescent lamps are low UV emitting - red meats are enhanced in faithful color.
Newly developed fluorescent lamps have improved color rendition which makes them an excellent replacement for higher wattage incandescent lamps.
Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator

Fluorescent lamps are good for starting seedlings and rooting cuttings, but do not have enough intensity to sustain aggressive growth in plants in the later stages of life, and are not efficient enough in their conversion of electrical power to lumens of light output.
Dave Simons,
Internet Entrepeneur

The compact fluorescent lamps utilized in the 2010 systems provide uniform light with an average lifetime of 8000 hours continuous use.
Tony Howell,
Skateboarder

Fluorescent lamps are a type of gas discharge tube similar to neon signs and mercury or sodium vapor street or yard lights.
Fluorescent lamps and fixtures using iron ballasts are basically pretty inert when unplugged.
Other discharge lamps are LPS and fluorescent.
Rob Verdann,
Afterdark Removalist

Incandescent and fluorescent cordless lamps require a considerable amount of electrical current as well as being subject to both lamp burnout and breakage.
Chrissie Tanner,
Homemaker and Mom

What is needed are fluorescent lamps and fixtures that are fashioned for home use.
 
 
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