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wolfnature
03-08-2003, 1:10 AM
Hello everyone.

I am looking at making my own lighting fixture and have a question about interpreting wattages. I've looked at some of the compact flourescent bulbs and have seen them with 2 listings, such uses 15 watts but the equivalent of 60 watts. For the purpose of lighting aquariums and plant growth should I consider the actual wattage used or what it is equivalent to? Thanks.

tyler
03-08-2003, 3:28 AM
use the actual wattage of the bulb.

wolfnature
03-08-2003, 11:06 AM
Thanks. That's what I thought but figured I would double check.