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Do CFLs consume a significant amount of extra energy during their startup period? PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 10 August 2008 19:42

No. Both CFLs and incandescents have a transient surge of power when switched on, but it is miniscule compared to the total power involved – equivalent to just a few additional seconds of normal operation.

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