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What is the difference between a fluorescent light and a neon light?
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a fluorescent light and a neon light? We'll explain both technologies in this article.
How to Install a Fluorescent Light
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Consider replacing some of your old incandescent fixtures with fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent light provides shadow-free illumination, but, best of all, fluorescent bulbs are more efficient than incandescent bulbs. Learn how to install a fluorescent fixture.
How does a three-way light bulb work?
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A three-way bulb has two filaments, which allows the light to be turned on at different light levels. Learn about a three-way bulb.
How does a fluorescent starter work?
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Fluorescent starters are used in several types of fluorescent lights. The starter is there to help the lamp light. Learn about fluorescent starters.
How do motion sensing lights and burglar alarms work?
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How can motion-sensing lights detect your presence, and what prevents them from seeing you when you're standing still? It all comes down to the movement of light.
How can I tell if the light in my refrigerator goes off or not when I close the door?
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This will sound like a joke, but it's not: How can I tell for sure if the light in my refrigerator goes off or not when I close the door?
Why Is Southern Exposure So Sought-after in the City?
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Real estate agents tend to promote and encourage homes with southern exposure to the sun's rays. Why is this so important for a home?
How Three-Way Switches Work
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You probably have at least one light that is controlled by two separate switches -- either switch can turn it on or off. Find out how the light knows what to do with two sources of input.
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
How does the lighter in a BBQ grill work?
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A BBQ lighter uses something called piezoelectricity to generate a nice spark that lights the grill. Learn how the lighter in a BBQ works.