Different types of Low Energy Light Bulbs.
There are so many different types of Low Energy Light Bulbs.
The table below shows type of the more common Low Energy Light Bulbs with their Cap or Base Types with the corresponding
approximate wattage conversion.
For example: A Low energy candle light bulbs of 5 watts = approximately
30 watts of a normal tungsten light bulbs.
5 watts = 30 watts,
7 watts = 40 watts,
9 watts = 50 watts,
11 watts = 60 watts,
13 watts = 70 watts,
15 watts = 80 watts,
18 watts = 100 watts,
20 watts = 100 watts.
Very Important Please Note
To prevent the risk of fire and damage to dimmer switches. Low energy light bulbs can not and must not be used on dimming lighting circuits or with dimmer switches.
The average life of Low Energy Light Bulbs is approximately 8,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for a normal tungsten light bulb.
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Type of Low Energy Light Bulbs. |
Cap or Base Types. |
Approximate Wattages Conversion. |
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Low Energy Candle Light Bulbs. |
BC, SBC, ES, and SES |
5 watts = 30 watts, 7 watts = 40 watts, 11 watts = 60 watts. |
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| Low Energy Golfball Light Bulbs. |
BC, |
7 watts = 25 watts, |
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| Low Energy Small Globe Light Bulbs. |
BC, |
9 watts = 50 watts, |
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| Low Energy Large Globe Light Bulbs. |
BC, ES, |
20 watts = 100 watts, |
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| Low Energy GLS Light Bulbs. |
BC, |
13 watts = 70 watts, |
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| Low Energy R50 Reflector Light Bulbs. |
SES, |
5 watts = 25 watts, |
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Low Energy R63 Reflector Light Bulbs. |
ES, |
11 watts = 60 watts, |
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Low Energy RO80 Reflector Light Bulbs. |
ES, |
11 watts = 60 watts, |
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| Low Energy Spiral Type, |
BC, ES, |
11 watts = 60 watts, 15 watts = 80 watts, 18 watts = 100 watts |
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| Low Energy Tubular Type. |
BC, ES, |
7 watts = 25 watts, |
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