It's highly relevant.
Watts = electrical power in Lumens = visible light out.
Lumens / watt = measure of lighting efficiency.
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Europeans drop watt in favour of lumen
May 27, 2009
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I agree. The exact figure ought to be added to the A-G Energy efficiency rating bar on the side of the carton.
Oh and bulb output should be measured at half life. That'll knock the CFLs a bit.
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They have nothing to do with how bright the light is.
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I was thinking half-life actually.
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