Hi lumen dimmed lamp method and system
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1. A method for using hi lumen, ballasted lamps, the method comprising:
- (a) providing a ballasted lamp with an increased initial lumen output and substantially same wattage rating; and
(b) reducing a power provided to the ballasted lamp during operation.
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Abstract
A standard ballasted lamp is altered to increase the lumen output while operating at a same wattage. The lamp is used with a dimmer or other energy consumption reduction device. The increased lamp output of light is off-set by the reduced energy consumption. While the life of the lamp may be shorted for normal use, use with reduced energy consumption provides for a similar or increased light output from lamps as compared to standard lamps, but at a reduced energy consumption.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for using hi lumen, ballasted lamps, the method comprising:
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(a) providing a ballasted lamp with an increased initial lumen output and substantially same wattage rating; and
(b) reducing a power provided to the ballasted lamp during operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for using hi lumen, ballasted lamps, the system comprising:
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a ballasted lamp with an increased initial lumen output and substantially same wattage rating; and
a power reduction device electrically connected with the ballasted lamp. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for using hi lumen, ballasted lamps, the method comprising:
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(a) reducing energy consumption by, a ballasted lighting system with a energy reduction device separate from lamps of the ballasted lighting system; and
(b) at least partially off-setting a lighting level output decrease due to (a) with at least one lamp of the lamps having an increased initial lumen rating. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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