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Clonex

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Read the comments made under bulbs on the link you provided,
it says alot that they burn out and are not durable at all.
 

bigbull52

Active Member
Ooooo I was thinking the range was up to 2900 not 2700, thats why I was confused a to why people say the spectrum is unusable. N no worries I still intend on fully upgrading till I can get rid of these babies!
 

Clonex

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Brightness: 4,000 lumens
Estimated Yearly Energy Cost: $30.11 Based on 3 hrs/day, 11c/kwh. Costs depend on rates and use.)
Life: 1.4 years (Based on 3 hrs/day)
Light Appearance: 2900K (Bright White)
Energy used: 250 watts
Lumens per watt: 16
Uses 0% less energy compared to a standard incandescent light bulb
Provides bright, white light
Ideal for Torchiere fixtures, outdoor security, indoor floor lamps and portable work lights RSC base

All the clues were rightinyour link. ^^^
Look @ the running cost /year , based on only 3 hours a day , x that by 4,
terrible stats all round.
 

bigbull52

Active Member
Lol.
I rang em up in self check out and tossed the receipt in garbage can... Didn't even think about it..lol
I do it when ever igo to the store..its bad habit. Lol
 

bigbull52

Active Member
Are the sheets ok for the reflection? Its tin foil...i no ot can creat hot spots and will keep a close eye on it. But I needed something to close off the light from seeping out of the closet.
 

bigbull52

Active Member
I put my hand in and its significantly cooler now than it was.
And I unplugged both halogens...thinking I
should leave at least one of them on.... What you think.
Atleast untill I can get more cfls...
 

bigbull52

Active Member
Lol, you dont think 92 watts is to little man??? Hopefully, this weekend, I'll b able to up grade like crazy. Supposed to b getting 50$ and I got two splitters coming. You dont think I should leave one untill I.can get at least 150 watts of cfls.
 
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