CFL question quick

[irydyum]

Here's what I was looking for, it was in the Fluorescent - linear, circular etc one.

While it is often not possible to select lamp orientation, compact fluorescents work most efficiently when the lamp is oriented downwards, with the base up. This is because the efficiency of the bulb depends on the temperature of the coldest part of the lamp, which is the end furthest away from the ballast. Since heat rises, a base-up lamp will be coolest at the bottom, producing the greatest amount of light. Keep the lamp orientation in mind when comparing light output, which is rated for base-up operation

irydyum Reviewed by irydyum on 04-04-2009. CFL question quick I have a simple question and im not even sure it if matters... When positioning your CFL's over the plants what way gives out the most light to the plant. straight up and down, or on its side, or maybe at a 45% angle? the space that it will be in will be lined with Mylar so i mean it will be reflecting all over the place but i just wanted to see if there was any real difference on how the lights put out light. Thanks for you time guys. Rating: 5

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