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Old 07-20-2004, 04:01 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by Joan Breckwoldt
I just checked that website, say's that bulb is rated at 5500 Kelvin. Hmm, I think mine might be higher.

Okay, here's a question. Does all flourescent light put out the same temperature light? It seems like it would.

Joan
I don't believe so. Your standard commercial flourescent bulb is between 3000 and 4000 K with a CRI somewhere between 50 and 80. They are much more yellow-shifted.
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