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The higher the wattage the more you pay for power. So it costs more to operate a 120 watt bulb than it does a 100 or 40 watt bulb.

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What uses more electricity a light bulb or a toaster?

Light bulbs use 7-150 watts, a toaster uses 700-1200 watts.


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.


What consumes more power a light bulb or toaster?

A toaster typically consumes more power than a light bulb because it requires more energy to generate heat for toasting bread. A typical toaster can consume around 800-1500 watts, while a standard incandescent light bulb typically uses about 60 watts.


What is more efficient a 120V 13W fluorescent bulb or a 12V 50W halogen bulb?

Fluorescents are always 3-4 times more efficient than halogens which are a version of incandescent bulb.


What is the different between a 100 watt bulb and a 60 watt bulb?

40 watts of consumed power. The light output may be greater with one compared to the other, but wattage alone does not give us that information. Electric heaters, for example, consume 1500 watts of power and produce almost no visible light.Check the Lumen's. That is where the difference is.Current draw and light output.A 60 watt bulb uses 60 watts of electricity (i.e. it converts 60 joules of energy per second), a 100 watt bulb converts 100 joules per second. Electrical power is measured in watts. Since a 60 watt bulb pulls less energy to it than a 100 watt bulb the 60 watt bulb will not be as bright.Resistance.Just in the amount of power used and the brightness of the bulb. The 60 watt bulb might be a bit smaller.

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What wattage in halogen bulb is equal to 300 watts in incandescent bulb?

Halogens are about 30% more efficient so 300 watts incandescent is equivalent to about 210 watts halogen. It's also equivalent in brightness to about 60 watts CFL.


Why does an incandescent bulb of similar energy 60 watts versus 15 watts make water evaporate more quickly than a compact fluorescent lightbulb?

An incandescent bulb gives off more heat than a fluorescent bulb.


Which uses more watts a 100Watt light bulb or a toaster?

That depends entirely on the toaster, but in general, most toasters use over 1,000 watts.


What does 40W mean on a light bulb?

40W on a light bulb indicates that the bulb consumes 40 watts of power. This measurement refers to the amount of energy the bulb consumes to produce light. In general, higher wattage bulbs produce more light but also consume more energy.


How watts is a bright light bulb?

A bright light bulb typically uses around 60-100 watts of power. LED bulbs are more energy-efficient and can provide the same brightness using as little as 10-20 watts.


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.


Why is 60 watts written on the bulb?

The 60 watts on the bulb indicates the power or energy consumption of the light bulb. It tells you how much electricity the bulb consumes to produce light, helping you to choose the right bulb for your lighting needs and to ensure you are using the appropriate wattage for your fixture to prevent damage.


Do 54 watt light bulbs burn hotter than 40 watt bulbs?

Yes because the more watts a light bulb means it lets out stronger light, but with more light it creates more heat, so the more watts in a light bulb = more heat and stronger light


What uses more electricity a light bulb or a toaster?

Light bulbs use 7-150 watts, a toaster uses 700-1200 watts.


What it is the difference between 100 watts and 75 watt light bulb?

The main difference between a 100-watt and a 75-watt light bulb is the amount of light output they produce. A 100-watt bulb will be brighter and consume more energy compared to a 75-watt bulb. The 100-watt bulb may also generate more heat than the 75-watt bulb.


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.


What consumes more power a light bulb or toaster?

A toaster typically consumes more power than a light bulb because it requires more energy to generate heat for toasting bread. A typical toaster can consume around 800-1500 watts, while a standard incandescent light bulb typically uses about 60 watts.