Re: Smaller CF Bulbs Instead of Larger Fixtures

"Bret Cahill" <BretCahill@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> <> > I have no problems with the government outlawing incandescent
> bulbs
> <> > altogether.
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> < They are not permitted in new construction in EU for most occuppied
> rooms.
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> Have Europeans developed the technology for larger fixtures?
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>
The lighting industry developed 20" 40W (3600lm) T5 bulbs over a decade ago.
There are now a larger variety, some smaller, some brighter, all around 90 lm/W.

For comparison, halogens are 15-20 lm/W, Leds are still under 30 lm/W.


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