Standard
fluorescent lights are available in
tubes (generally 48 to 84 inches in length).
CFLs are much smaller. They are still
tubes but they are, as the name implies, \u201c
compact.\u201d
CFLs were designed to replace standard applications for
incandescent bulbs as they are both more efficient and longer lasting.
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Compact fluorescents are being used in residential applications replacing incandescent and halogen lights. They provide relatively shadow-free lighting in residential applications and because of their small size can fit nicely into sconces, ceiling lights and table lamps.