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Old 06-08-2006, 05:45 PM
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can anyone tell me how long a 15 watt fluorescent bulb will last if i run 20 watts to it.will the spectrum rating stay true to the rating and will there be more heat?thanks for the info
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Old 06-08-2006, 06:26 PM
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once you start OD bulbs the intensity will start to fade away faster. I would say around 4-6 months With that being said the hotter the bulbs the faster they will burn out.
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