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Old 01-02-2007, 06:42 AM
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it's important to note that 4300k, 6000k, 8000k etc. are NOT
power ratings like watts, they are color. Going with a higher
number is NOT an upgrade in brightness!
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Originally Posted by oth,Jan 2 2007, 07:42 AM
it's important to note that 4300k, 6000k, 8000k etc. are NOT
power ratings like watts, they are color. Going with a higher
number is NOT an upgrade in brightness!
right it is goign to be a downgrade due to reduced lumens (if I am not mistaken - if i am correct me)
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Originally Posted by CFactor,Jan 2 2007, 08:43 AM
right it is goign to be a downgrade due to reduced lumens (if I am not mistaken - if i am correct me)
a Downgrade indeed!!
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Black light can easily confirm lost lumens with higher color temps. Violet = extremely high color temp (K).
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