Re: [Phys-l] CFLs again

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

bc wishes to know the method GSJ used to measure power.



Spagna Jr., George wrote:

> Two data points, albeit anecdotal:
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> Students also tested a sample of CFL and incandescent lamps to see if
> their rated power was accurately reported.  The CFL sample were a bit
> higher than the 15 W rating, but within one standard deviation.  The
> conventional lamps consistently drew only ~70% of their rated power -
> but they were still over 4x the power drawn by the "replacement" rated
> CFL.
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