light value

[ken c]

how much light does a 12 ' fluresant light of 18 watts give out compared to a normal light bulb is it the same? B& Q have them for sale (for a work top light) and are they any good

[Mortartube]

According to this table, your 18W fluorescent lamp is equivalent to a 60W incandescent lamp. More information here. http://energyoutlet.com/res/lighting/KandB/fl_vs_i
n.html#guide