What you should pay attention to regarding the bulb phase-out in 2021 is this!
When will CFL bulbs no longer be available on the market?
No new CFL bulbs with integrated ballasts (such as those with E14 or E27 bases) will be produced starting on September 1, 2021, in accordance with the Ecodesign Directive of the European Union. Although the stock will gradually decrease, outdated bulbs can still be purchased. We advise converting to LED CFL bulbs if you are currently seeking for new CFL bulbs. The benefits of this will be discussed in a later chapter. Please be aware that there are still stores that sell CFL bulbs with external ballasts; a phase-out of these goods is not yet scheduled.
The following are also prohibited: R7s, GU4, GU5.3, G53, T12, and T2.
From September 1, 2021, the EU will phase out three other light sources in addition to CFL bulbs:
- R7s halogen bulbs with a luminosity over 2,700 lm (in about 140 W).
- Low-voltage halogen bulbs: GU4, GU5.3 and G53 with reflector and a beam angle of more than 10 degrees
- Fluorescent tubes: T12 and T2
Beginning in the first week of September 2021, just the remaining stock of these bulbs will be offered. However, there are also effective LED substitutes that might be advantageous to you, just like with CFL lights.
Exceptions
There are also bulbs that fall into one of the affected categories, but are considered exempt. These include, for example:
Emergency lighting
Battery operated light sources
Fixtures with replaceable light source
Works of art
What varieties of bulbs will eventually be phased off the market?
The next deadline for conventional bulbs is September 1, 2023. Some well-known bulbs will no longer be sold on the market as of this date. For instance, T8 fluorescent tubes with lengths of 600 mm, 1,200 mm, and 1,500 mm will no longer be produced. Pin-base lights for G4, GY6.35, and G9 sockets will also eventually be phased out. It is challenging to foresee which other bulbs may need to be phased out of production in the future. But more will undoubtedly be introduced as environmental preservation and sustainability are expanded. For instance, all halogen lamps are already prohibited in Switzerland.
On your calendar, you don't necessarily have to circle this day in red, though: Similar to other bulbs, these bulbs include LED options that may save you money on energy bills while also lasting a lot longer than standard items. By doing this, you not only greatly alleviate your pocketbook but also the environment because less garbage is created.
Why are CFL bulbs and other types of bulbs being withdrawn from sale?
The Ecodesign Directive aims to achieve the European Union's goal of drastically lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as compared to 1990. Several steps are being made to do this. This will stop inefficient bulbs from entering the market, among other things. Thus, by the target year, the European Union hopes to save around 167 terawatt hours of energy annually.
This is about equivalent to Denmark's yearly energy use. Along with this, a new energy label will be implemented; rather of measuring an electrical equipment or light bulb's energy efficiency from D to A++, it will instead range from G to A.
The effective replacement for incandescent bulbs is LED.
Every bulb that will cease production after September 21, 2021, has an LED replacement, as was previously stated. These not only provide light of the same caliber, but they also boast a high level of energy efficiency. For instance, LED spotlights may reduce your energy expenditures by up to 90% when compared to traditional halogen spotlights. The benefits of switching are exclusively positive. Additionally, it is frequently quite straightforward to replace E27 or E14 CFL bulbs with LED lights that have the same base.
What should I take into account while switching from incandescent to LED bulbs?
The majority of your old bulbs may be immediately replaced with LEDs. There are several considerations you should make, though:
Use bulbs with the same color code and lumen value wherever possible. This is crucial if you want your new LED to provide the same light color and intensity as your previous bulb. The color code may always be found in the product title; for example, it appears as "927." The first digit is the color rendering index (CRI) of the bulb; the number 9 represents a CRI of 90–99 Ra. The color temperature is indicated by the final two digits: The number 27 represents 2,700 K, or "Extra Warm White." What is color temperature? is a blog article with further details on this subject. Each bulb's technical information on our website includes the lumen value.
Additionally, when purchasing a replacement LED, always examine the measurements of your old and new bulbs. LED bulbs are often a little bigger than typical items. This is as a result of the addition of additional electronics.
The fact that LED lights may be brilliantly recycled and so belong in a recycling center, despite the fact that they don't contain any harmful materials, is itself a compelling argument against disposing of them in your domestic garbage.
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