It bugs the heck out of me when I can't find the "incandescent wattage equivalent" on non-incandescent bulbs. Yes, looking for the lumens works, but that's not the mental benchmark I have ("Honey, do we have any 1400 lumen bulbs in the basement?"). #ddtb
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Handy.
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Find the Equivalent Wattage of CFL, LED, and Halogen Bulbs with This Cheat Sheet [Household]
CFL bulbs can help you cut quite a bit of energy usage in your home, but you can't measure brightness by looking at wattage levels, like you can with incandescent bulbs. This chart will help you figure out the brightness of those newfangled bulbs. More »
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Oh, thank you! I’m saving this and I’m going to pass it on. Very helpful.