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Acura604 · 12-11-2012, 09:27 PM

Along the side of my house I have a sensor that activates 2 x incandescent spot light bulbs when motion is detected. It is a bit sensitive so sometimes even rain drops are setting it off.

So...I also have a light fixture a few feet from it that is equipped with a CCFL bulb...

So question is...what works out to be more energy efficient?

The sensor vs the CCFL bulb left on 24/7?

12-11-2012, 09:27 PM	#1
Acura604 RS has made me the bitter person i am today! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,824 Thanked 3,020 Times in 789 Posts Failed 373 Times in 99 Posts Member's Picture Albums	What would use less energy? CCFL vs Incandescent sensor light Along the side of my house I have a sensor that activates 2 x incandescent spot light bulbs when motion is detected. It is a bit sensitive so sometimes even rain drops are setting it off. So...I also have a light fixture a few feet from it that is equipped with a CCFL bulb... So question is...what works out to be more energy efficient? The sensor vs the CCFL bulb left on 24/7?