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Jan 2, 2007 | 06:42 AM

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oth

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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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Jan 2, 2007 | 07:43 AM

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Quote:

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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Jan 3, 2007 | 07:37 AM

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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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Jan 11, 2007 | 09:33 PM

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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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