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That depends on what voltage it's designed to operate from.

Power = (voltage)2 / R

R = Voltage2 / power

If it's a 117-volt bulb, R = (117)2 / 28 = 489 ohms.

If it's a 240-volt bulb, R = (240)2 / 28 = 2,057 ohms.

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