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Old 17-01-2007, 10:56 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Alan Holmes wrote:
No, because low energy light bulbs do not use the number of watts which
are

shown on the case, that is a guide to the relative light output, the
power
consumpton is much lower, about 20 watts for a light output of 100 watts.

In the case you mention, the heat output of two bulbs would be only 40
watts.


Thank you Alan


Not at all, anything for a lady!

Alan