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standard incandescent lamp
Known as the screw-in "A"-type light bulb, standard incandescent lamps are the most common – but the most inefficient – light source available.
These standard incandescent lamps produce light from a tiny coil of tungsten wire that glows when it is heated by an electrical current.
Larger wattage incandescent bulbs have a higher efficacy than smaller wattage bulbs. However, a larger wattage lamp or bulb may not be the most energy- or cost-effective option, depending on how much light is needed.
"Long-life" bulbs, with thicker filaments, are a variation of these A-type bulbs. Although these bulbs last longer than their counterparts, they are less energy efficient.
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Source: US Department of Energy
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