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Default low energy bulbs again - how low energy?

In article ,
"Roger Mills" writes:

So is there one that will give as much light as a 150 watt tungsten bulb?

No, I thought as much!


There's a 30W one, ES only, in Homebase.
Using the 1:4 rule (and ignoring any equivalence on the packaging),
that's equivalent to about 120W. These higher power CFL's generate
enough heat to significantly shortent their life if operated base-
up or in enclosed fittings.

Alternatively, make your own 162W compact fluorescent...
http://www.emanator.demon.co.uk/bigclive/hamster.htm

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