Quote Originally Posted by Sjapp
oh sweet, so is this straight? 40 watt cfl produces twice as many lumens as a 100 watt incandescent?
Approximately, more or less, on average, it's just a little less than double.

how many watts of cfl is ideal per square foot?
Ideally, you want more than 70 watts per square foot. More is always better, as long as you can control the heat.

i love you guys
Glad to help.