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If your shopping list includes a torchiere lamp (a floor lamp that throws light toward the ceiling), you may be interested in knowing that one with a compact fluorescent bulb has many more advantages than one with a halogen or incandescent bulb.
Need convincing? Just take a look at this comparison of two models:
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Features |
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Torchiere lamp
with halogen
bulb |
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Torchiere lamp
with compact
fluorescent bulb |
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Bulb power |
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300 watts |
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50 watts |
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Efficiency (lumens per watt) |
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20 lumens |
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80 lumens |
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Bulb life |
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2,000 hrs |
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10,000 hrs |
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Heat given off |
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370°C |
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60°C |
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Annual energy cost* |
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$23 |
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$6 ($17 less per year) |
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Purchase cost
(approximate) |
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From $20 to $50 |
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From $50 to $80 |
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*Taxes included
The choice is clear!
The compact fluorescent torchiere lamp is clearly a better choice, starting with bulb life:
- 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb
- 5 times longer than a halogen bulb
And there's more: with annual energy savings, you will recoup the cost of an $80 torchiere lamp in 5 or 6 years.
And let's not forget increased safety! A compact fluorescent bulb gives off 6 times less heat than a halogen bulb. Need we say more?
Get a $15 rebate by mail ...
when you buy a compact fluorescent torchiere lamp. For more details, see our web site.
Make the best choice!
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