Question 1

WHAT ARE COMMON LIGHT BULB TYPES?

Accepted Answer

A TYPE
“A” light bulbs are "classic" light bulbs that has been the most commonly used type for general-purpose lighting applications. It is an incandescent bulb and has a pear-like shape with an Edison screw base.
CFL
CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamp. Created as an energy-efficient option for conventional incandescent applications, CFLs work with medium base sockets and feature a spiral design instead of a long tube.
LED
LED stands for light-emitting diodes.  LED light bulbs have a much greater lifespan and electrical efficiency than standard incandescent lights.

Question 2

WHAT TYPE OF BULBS SHOULD I USE IN MY STARTEX LAMPS?

Accepted Answer

For a list of bulb type and wattage recommendation, please download our bulb guide here.(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EHZhnSfabzrFe00jGyRrPLEs1pYdHsoO/view?usp=sharing)  Locate your Startex item by item number to see recommendations.  If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.(javascript:void(0))

Question 3

WHAT ARE LUMENS?

Accepted Answer

Lumens are a unit of measurement that determine how much light comes from a bulb.  More lumens mean a brighter light, while fewer lumens mean a dimmer light.

Question 4

HOW DO LUMENS AND WATTS RELATE?

Accepted Answer

Use the chart below to see how many watts are needed to get your ideal lumen output. 
 
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Question 5

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A LAMP?

Accepted Answer

Download our parts of a lamp diagram here.(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9PZUK6MhzuOgxqEEb59lWEzwsDbzwhh/view?usp=sharing) 
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