As simple as the act of changing the light bulb itself. Shall we begin? Before
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The starting situation is the following: a light bulb or a bull's eye has blown . It may also be that they have not blown but you want to change them for low consumption ones, i.e. LEDs . LEDs will help you to be more owner/partner/shareholder email lists efficient : you will save energy and, therefore, you will save on your home electricity bill. Did you know that the useful life of LEDs is up to 45,000 hours and that they consume up to 80% less than conventional incandescent bulbs? At the end of this article you will find a section on types of light bulbs to make your choice easier. In addition to efficiency , when buying a new light bulb you should also take these factors into account :
By type of light, we mean warm or cold . The first is ideal for bedrooms , as it helps us to have a good night's sleep. The second can be good for the kitchen, for example, to give a feeling of cleanliness and clarity in the work area. Regarding the type of socket , that is, the part that you screw into the lamp, it must be the same size as the removed bulb . And, finally, the power must also be adapted to the lamp's requirements and to whether we want a more or less powerful light.
The easiest thing is to take the old bulb to the hardware store to see that the new one meets the requirements . Important: both to unscrew the old bulb and to screw in the new one, we must have the switch off or lower the automatic switches .
Change the light bulb
Once you have assessed the technical requirements and purchased the new bulb or light bulb, the next step is to change it. To unscrew the old bulb , you will have to turn it, holding it by the base, counterclockwise . To screw in the new one, you will have to do it clockwise. It should be noted that in the case of light bulbs , to remove them, you will first have to remove the retaining clip and then unscrew (usually a quarter turn). We insist: always with the power off .
