Andrew Gabriel wrote:
In article ,
David M writes:

There must be a batch of _very_ low efficiency 50W bulbs going about, is all
that I can think. :-)


Most lamps are _very_ low efficiency if you use the
floor as a reflector to light the rest of the room.


Yes , this is the issue. They could easily use a 35W or even 20W bulb and
they would probably not notice the difference as 90% of the light ends up on
the floor.

cheers


David