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Old 02-03-2015, 09:54 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
LEDs don't run on thousands of volts like HID does, so it would be unnecessary.

[...]I measured the energy use at 40 watts, which only saves me 15 watts, but it still gives me much more light.
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I am also confused. Above you say that HIDs run on 'thousands of volts' yet....as if by magic ......your's run 'at 40 watts, which only saved me 15 watts.' ??????????

1000 - 40 = 9960 saved watts...........
What are the amps? Aren't volts watts divided by amps, therefore not the same thing?

Or are you going to tell me that you are running one amp?
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