Guide 2 Light Bulbs

We’re here to enlighten you!

You’re using a light bulb right now. You are, aren’t you? Whether it’s the electron beam behind the monitor displaying this text or the ceiling light above, light bulbs are an integral part of everyday modern life - and they have been for a long time. Yet it seems that on a daily basis, new technology serves to make the lighting market crowded and confusing to the consumer.

LED, HID, CFL…who else is getting a headache?

There really are that many types of light bulbs on the market right now, and many offer a variety of different functions. Whether you’re lighting your home, yard or the road in front of you, Guide 2 Light Bulbs is designed to help you make the best decision on which type and brand of bulb to purchase, and what the individual specifications are for the products that light our everyday lives.

Where and when did this all begin?

Considering the confusing spectrum of light bulbs available to the modern consumer, it might not be surprising to hear that even the product’s inventor is still in question. Sure, most Americans will quickly recognize Thomas Edison as the bulb’s inventor, but our one-time colonial masters would surely disagree. In Britain, many children are taught that English physicist Joseph Wilson Swan, who received a patent for the light bulb a year ahead of Edison (in 1878), is the true inventor of the light bulb. Squabbling between Yanks and Brits aside, the light bulb began its existence in the late 19thcentury, when a practical way was discovered for bringing a filament to a white-hot state without burning down the building.

Clearly, the light bulb has come a long way since its sometimes bitterly disputed beginnings. Today, bulbs are necessary for all kinds of events outside of everyday life. Whether you’re celebrating the “most wonderful time of the year” or entertaining friends on the backyard deck, lighting serves a host of special purposes. With that said, the use for light bulbs is often the least confusing part. Most consumers find themselves wrapped up in the ever-increasing selection of light bulb types, from halogen to LED to compact fluorescent to the old-fashioned incandescent that hasn’t drastically changed since Edison (or Swan) invented it over a century ago.

But don’t stress. Although consumers are often puzzled by the sheer variety of bulbs available to them, there is often a simple answer for their everyday needs. This site is exclusively designed to explain how modern lighting technology can save you money - and more importantly, headaches. Along the way you just might learn how the light bulb works, and why it has become such an important part of modern civilization.

Learn, save money, avoid stress. Now isn’t that a bright idea?