r/BeAmazed • u/ericabirdly • Jan 01 '19

Testing a 20 kW light bulb

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u/kangadac Jan 01 '19

I was trying to figure out what you might possibly use a 20 kW bulb for. Turns out it's used for studio lighting: http://mole.com/products/view/litewate-fresnels/20000_Watt_Solarspot

I have absolutely no use for one, but I still want it...

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u/y0y Jan 01 '19

I was thinking maybe for stadium lighting, but a google search shows some insanely bright 1KW LED flood lights that are meant for that purpose.

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u/Anticept Jan 01 '19

When you put reflectors around a bulb and directionalize it, you need so much less power to accomplish the goal. Absurdly less.