They use between 20 and 80 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and the light they omit is closest to that of natural daylight.
Different types of light bulb.
Here is the list of five most common types.
Halogen light bulbs are a type of incandescent bulb using halogen gas to omit light.
Different types of light bulbs work and look best in different types of light fixures.
These small bulbs have a base of 10 mm and are great for lanterns flashlights and decorative optical.
Types of light bulbs illustrated chart types of light bulb bases.
They can get extremely hot and are not recommended for lamps and other smaller fixtures.
Some offer energy savings such as led bulbs.