Quote Originally Posted by homgrowr
I have flourescent light fixture using 2/40w flourescent bulbs they each output 3150 lumens / color temp. 4100k.

SOrry fella but whomever told you that a 40W Flo bulb will put out 3150 lumens lied to you.

Even if it was the package it came in.

To reach 3000 + lumens you would need at least a 50W and a Kelvin temp of at least 5500.

Perhaps you have fallen for the 12W=40W marketing tatic.