FAQs - Compact Bulb 2U compact fluorescent bulbs generate their light on the same principle as fluorescent lamps. An electrical charge is passed through mercury vapour
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The 12V compact fluorescent bulb consists of a high performance electronic ballast and a 2U shaped trichromatic fluorescent lamp. The whole unit is compact and simple in construction and highly effective in light emitting, with soft light, excellent chromaticness and low heat-emission. Moreover, it can be instantly started even at a comparatively low temperature or voltage.