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CFL Bulb Heat: Normal for Modern Compact Fluorescents

The light clamp itself

The fixure warning sig

Eric's 23W (100W equiv) CFL in a 150W-rated clamp fixture runs hot, not just warm.

Explanation

Jeff Dallas: Modern CFLs are smaller, more efficient, and run hotter than older models. Still far cooler than incandescents. Adjust plant distance accordingly.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.growcarnivorousplants.com

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