Light bulbs ( 11 ) :

• Banned lamps in the USA - the federal Energy Policy Act of 1992 outlawed a long list of lamps
• Bulbs Base Types - pictures of various light bulb base types    
• Glossary of lamp terms    
• Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site - pictures of antique light bulbs    
• Lamp Experimental Data - This web pages has results of measurement results of the voltage and current draw of normal light bulbs under different conditions. The current draw is definately NOT a linear relationship with voltage. The resistance of the filament varies significantly with the input voltage (due to thermal effects).    
• Lights Out - The inside story on the death of a light bulb    
• Notes on bulb savers - Stay away from bulb savers, green plugs, and other similar products claiming huge energy reduction. Your realized savings for these products will rarely approach the advertised claims and you risk damage to your appliances with some of these.    
• Quick Reference Lamp Guide - information on lamps used in theatrical and entertainment lighting
• The Great Internet Light Bulb Book    
• Types of Glass used in light bulbs and tubes    
• Ultraviolet and UV Lamps    

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