Modern lighting, like CFL and LED floodlights, has many advantages over older lights.
Conserving energy is gaining in popularity. It helps the environment. It also saves money on electric bills. These factors have people changing out old incandescent lights for newer, more energy-efficient bulbs. It's best to understand the options before making a purchase. Two green options for floodlights are CFL and LED bulbs. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
CFL
CFL stands for compact fluorescent light. CFL lights are smaller versions of the large fluorescent light tubes that have been in use for decades. Modern technology and innovations have allowed this type of light (it works by heating gas in the light) to be used inside various types of bulbs. This application provides a more even light source than a traditional fluorescent tube. The light a CFL produces is quite similar to an incandescent bulb's output.
LED
LED stands for light-emitting diode. LEDs have been used in pen lights, instrument panels and other applications for many years. In those items, though, only one LED was used at a time. Current LED bulbs are made by grouping large numbers of LEDs to produce one larger light source. Both CFL and LED bulbs, therefore, represent a modern application based on new uses of older technology.
