Latia70P
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 Posted: 18 Oct 2023 23:54 Post subject: Why Most Energy Saver Fail |
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| Fluorescent lamps generate light by passing electricity through a tube filled with inert gas and a small amount of mercury. White T-shirts and socks normally glow under a black light because modern detergents contain phosphors that convert UV light into white light. In the next section, we'll see what kinds of objects contain phosphors, and we'll look at some interesting uses for black lights. In the next section, we'll see how phosphors are used in regular fluorescent lighting and in black lights. The "black" glass tube itself blocks most visible light, so in the end only benign long-wave UV-A light, along with some blue and violet visible light, passes through. Above violet is ultraviolet light, which we cannot see. Sure, they may notice that months that are particularly hot see the utility bill rise because the air conditioner is working overtime, but that change is typically the extent of the variability assumed. Such changes may be unnoticeable to you, but could add up to significant savings on your energy costs. However, the cost savings to the planet and to your wallet in the long run could be encouragement enough. |
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