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Old 11-22-2014, 10:07 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by GLOW View Post
watts=energy
lumens=brightness

no difference. both are 1600 lumens. you could argue the light is being directed slightly differently with 2 bulbs pointing in diff directions (assuming that's how your fixture is) but there'd be a lens covering it.

the 18 watt bulb uses less energy than 2x10watt=20watt but don't expect to see much difference on an energy bill. plus i imagine the 18 watt LED costs more.
Thanks, that make sense
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