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The Wattage of a bulb tell you how much power (energy per second) you put into it. The energy will come out mostly as heat but obviously also light.

The wavelength has the units of length and tells you what type and color of light it generates. The energy in each particle (photon) of light is dependent on the wavelength but the total power input isn't directly related. You can have both high and low input power infra red (long wavelength) and Ultraviolet (short wavelength) lamps.

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How many watts is a 1141 auto bulb?

A 1141 auto bulb typically consumes around 18-21 watts of power.


Does a lighting fixture use watts or is it the bulb that uses watts because my fixture says 660 watts but the CFL bulb is only 23 watts?

The watts determine how much energy is taken and how much heat is produced. You need to look at the lumens to see how much light is produced. CFLs produce 4-5 times more lumens than incandescent bulbs, or 3-4 times more than halogens, for the same power in watts.


How many watts does recessed lighting has?

The wattage of recessed lighting depends on the type of bulb being used. Typically, LED recessed lights range from 6-20 watts, while halogen and incandescent bulbs can range from 25-100 watts. It's important to check the specifications of the specific bulb you are using to determine its wattage.


How many 12 volt 50 watt bulbs can be used on the 100 va transformer?

To determine how many 12-volt, 50-watt bulbs can be used on a 100 VA transformer, first convert the transformer's capacity from VA to watts, which is effectively the same for resistive loads (100 watts in this case). Each 50-watt bulb requires 50 watts, so you can divide the total available watts by the wattage of one bulb: 100 watts ÷ 50 watts/bulb = 2 bulbs. Therefore, you can use 2 of the 12-volt, 50-watt bulbs on a 100 VA transformer.


How do you determine the amps for a halogen lamp?

You can determine the amps of any power consuming source by dividing the watts by the volts. Example: If the bulb is 60 watts and your volts are 120, then 60/120 = .5 amps. Or you could use an amp probe.

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How many watts is a 1141 auto bulb?

A 1141 auto bulb typically consumes around 18-21 watts of power.


Is Watts light bulb OK for weed plant?

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Does a lighting fixture use watts or is it the bulb that uses watts because my fixture says 660 watts but the CFL bulb is only 23 watts?

The watts determine how much energy is taken and how much heat is produced. You need to look at the lumens to see how much light is produced. CFLs produce 4-5 times more lumens than incandescent bulbs, or 3-4 times more than halogens, for the same power in watts.


How many watts does recessed lighting has?

The wattage of recessed lighting depends on the type of bulb being used. Typically, LED recessed lights range from 6-20 watts, while halogen and incandescent bulbs can range from 25-100 watts. It's important to check the specifications of the specific bulb you are using to determine its wattage.


Does a 100 watts light bulb have 100 watts or does it use 100 watts when lit?

Use 100 watts


How many watts are typically used in a light bulb?

A typical light bulb uses around 60 watts of power.


What is the power of light bulb measured in?

the unit which are measured for power of lights are watts....


What does the 'w' on the bulb stands for?

Watts


What is the marketing need of bulb?

WATTS


What is the power of light bulb mesured in?

a light bulb is measured in watts


How many 12 volt 50 watt bulbs can be used on the 100 va transformer?

To determine how many 12-volt, 50-watt bulbs can be used on a 100 VA transformer, first convert the transformer's capacity from VA to watts, which is effectively the same for resistive loads (100 watts in this case). Each 50-watt bulb requires 50 watts, so you can divide the total available watts by the wattage of one bulb: 100 watts ÷ 50 watts/bulb = 2 bulbs. Therefore, you can use 2 of the 12-volt, 50-watt bulbs on a 100 VA transformer.


What is 60w light bulb?

a normal incandescent 60 watt light bulb uses 60 watts of electricity to produce 20 watts worth of light, and 40 watts worth of heat. It is more of a heat bulb than a light bulb. it is great if you can capitalise on the free heat, but if it is not cold in your house, turn it off. is there a better bulb? no. why are they ideal? cheap (as low as 10 cents for the el cheapos), never change shape/design/size/compatability, make pleasant light I could go on for an hour, but the best bulb is the cheapest.