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Re: [TCML] Light Bulb Loads



Non-linear light or resistance vs. power isn't an issue in what I'm doing,
as long as the relationship is monotonic (i.e. brighter always means more
power).

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 10:35 AM, dave pierson <dave_p@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hopefully this does not need saying, but I've seen
> it get missed.  If of interest:
>
> Incandescent Lightbulbs are WAY nonlinear, both
> as to resistance and as to light out vs power in.
>
> Rough rule of thumb is that cold resistance is 10%
> of hot resistance...
>
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