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Flashlight Enthusiast
I have few questions. I am renting half of a house from a private owner. I am paying a fixed price per month, all utilities included. (Water, electric, etc.)
Now a few weeks ago I got that "Mechanics Light" from Sears. It's that lite with dual heads and multi-mode -- 250W-500W-750W-1000W, on a long tripod.
My question is this: How much power does this unit consume on its lowest setting, say 250W, which is what I usually run it on -- how does it compare to a regular incan bulb? He said he prefers me to use the overhead lite (there are about 3 halogen (?) bulbs) Am I correct in thinking the consumption is about the same? Please quote some hard figures so I can take it to him.
Reason for the question is, the landlord told me he doesn't want me to use them, which I find strange on two grounds: First, I don't believe its high-output bulbs (Xenon? Halogen?) use all that much power vs. an regular incan bulb, and more importantly, I believe I am within my rights as "all utils are included" in the lease. So are they, or aren't they? I mean, I am not running light for a football field here.
Is there a set KW that's included in the lease?
Lastly, he doesn't heat the section where I am staying and lately it has been getting very cold here, except that I am running my electrical oil heater, which makes things nice and warm. Am I correct in thinking that it consumes much more power than any light? (Some hard numbers would be appreciated)
Now a few weeks ago I got that "Mechanics Light" from Sears. It's that lite with dual heads and multi-mode -- 250W-500W-750W-1000W, on a long tripod.
My question is this: How much power does this unit consume on its lowest setting, say 250W, which is what I usually run it on -- how does it compare to a regular incan bulb? He said he prefers me to use the overhead lite (there are about 3 halogen (?) bulbs) Am I correct in thinking the consumption is about the same? Please quote some hard figures so I can take it to him.
Reason for the question is, the landlord told me he doesn't want me to use them, which I find strange on two grounds: First, I don't believe its high-output bulbs (Xenon? Halogen?) use all that much power vs. an regular incan bulb, and more importantly, I believe I am within my rights as "all utils are included" in the lease. So are they, or aren't they? I mean, I am not running light for a football field here.
Is there a set KW that's included in the lease?
Lastly, he doesn't heat the section where I am staying and lately it has been getting very cold here, except that I am running my electrical oil heater, which makes things nice and warm. Am I correct in thinking that it consumes much more power than any light? (Some hard numbers would be appreciated)
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