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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Increase Light Output w/o Exceeding Safe Wattage

Problem: Your light source (desk lamp, overhead light, other light source, etc) isn't bright enough, and you have the biggest/strongest incandescent bulb allowed in it.

Solution: buy a "compact fluorescent bulb" also known as a "CFL"  It's brighter for less wattage.  A 27 watt bulb will emit the same amount of light as a 100 watt incandescent bulb.
 

"An ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) will save about $30 over its lifetime and pay for itself in about 6 months. It uses 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer than an incandescent bulb." -- Energy Star website

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