Resolved Question: HOw lOng dO yOur cOmpact flOurescent bulbs last in yOur hOme?

If you have really studied this, have you noticed a difference where one is always On and those that are switched On and Off quite a bit. tHankS

Resolved Question: Is 96 Watt 6700k Compact flourescent light too strong for 20 gal?

Is 96 Watt 6700k Compact flourescent light too strong for 20 gal? Even if medium-heavy planting?

Resolved Question: Is this too much fish for 20 gal?

1 red wag platy , 8 iridescent lampeye , 5 chili rasboras , 2 kuhli loach, 2 stripe loach , 2 amano shrimp, 2 fancy tail guppies . I just converted to live plants....3 bunches of water sprite, floating anacharis, a lil patch of riccia . 96 watt compact flourescent light , currently using flourish excel but will eventually do diy co2. Also have airstone just in case. Any chances you would do? Anything is appreciated.

Resolved Question: Why are compact flourescent light bulbs advertised as a good alternative when they are garbage!?

Every compact flourecent light bulb that i bought[from different manufacturers]didnt last more then a few months with less then frequent use! They are advertised as lasting for years but that is a huge lie!And they are too expensive!

Resolved Question: how can i paint a compact flourescent bulb for a bug light?

Resolved Question: SURVEY... NEED A LOT OF PEOPLE TO ANSWER SURVEY. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO HELP!?

Survey Sheet on Energy-Saving Light bulbs COMPACT FLOURESCENT LIGHTS VERSUS INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS,ETC. INFORMATION: A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also called compact fluorescent light, energy-saving light, and compact fluorescent tube, is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp. The incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe produces light by heating a filament wire to a high temperature until it glows. The hot filament is protected from oxidation in the air with a glass enclosure that is filled with inert gas or evacuated. In a halogen lamp, filament evaporation is prevented by a chemical process that redeposits metal vapor onto the filament, extending its life. The light bulb is supplied with electrical current by feed-through terminals or wires embedded in the glass. Most bulbs are used in a socket which provides mechanical support and electrical connections. SURVEY 1. Do you rent or own? 2. How old are you? 3. Do you use CFLs (Compact Flourescent light) bulbs in your house? 4. Why/why not? 3. # of bulbs used in house? 4. What type of bulbs are in your home? Example, incandescent, CFL, etc.

Resolved Question: flourescent white balance is bluish in color even if used in right setting.?

i am using canon eos 550d. i usually use manual mode. i set the shutter speed, aperture, and also the white balance. when the subject is indoor, .like in a room with flourescent lightings, i set my white balance to "flourescent", but when the image is captured, it is bluish, and not just slightly bluish, it is really bluish in tint. that's why i use auto white balance instead. there is no problem when i use daylight when outside, cloudy when it's cloudy, tungsten when using yellow bulb, etc... it is only the flourescent i get trouble with. is there any other settings to change? with my other camera like my canon G11 and my compact SX130 IS, i get satisfactory resulst with the flourescent setting... only with my eos 550d i get confused. is it becoz this is a dslr and has different settings? or is something wrong my 550d? please share what you know. thank you in advance.

Resolved Question: I need someone to double check my math here?

I want to make a multi-bulb lamp. I will be using 13 watt compact flourescent bulbs. But, I'm not sure I'm doing my math right here, because the answer I come up with seems implausible. Watts = Amps x Volts A lamp cord is rated for 10 Amps. Therefore...a 13 Watt, 120 Volt bulb = approximately 0.11 Amps (120 Volts x 0.11 Amps = 13.2 Watts) Does this mean I could theoretically put 90 bulbs on this thing?! HELP!!!!! What I think I'm doing wrong here is that I am using the wattage of the bulbs, rather than the suggested wattage of the lamp assembly itself, usually being 60 Watts. But I'm kind of lost here. If I do it for 60 Watts, I get a maximum of about 8 bulbs. That sounds more reasonable, but I still haven't seen an 8 bulb lamps. So that's mainly what my issue is. I can't find a satisfactory answer on my own. Correction* I get a maximum of 20 bulbs with 60 Watts. It's late and I'm tired, so not much of this is making sense right now. Sorry. @ Adam E That just does not seem safe...but I trust my math, and now yours. Thank you. So I ought to be okay with putting 4 or 5 bulbs on this lamp. Good to know.

Resolved Question: When do i use each biocube light (29 gal)? ?

I m very cumfuse on how to make this work need adviced on When do i use each biocube light (29 gal)? My 29 gallon biocube has three lights. A 10000 K daylight fluorescent, an actinic 03 blue compact flourescent, and a lunar blue moon glow LED.

Resolved Question: What type of light do i need to grow basil indoors?

I just bought a little basil plant at the garden center. We only get 4-5 hours of direct sunlight at my place so I need to supplement with a grow light. They have no grow lights at lowe's or home depot. I went to Pet Smart and got a10W miini compact flourescent that said it was for fish and plants that gives of that blue-ish light, but I dont think its strong enough. Pretty sure I need one of the bigger 125-150Watt compact fluorescents, but not sure. Any guidance would be appreciated.