alt.energy.homepower

"...........Rob" wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> Hooked up two, 3 watt 12v cfl's. Should be a 6 watt draw, or
> amps (give or take a hair) @ 12 volts. I put a dvm in series (on
> Amps) and low and behold their drawing amps @ 12 volts, or
> watts. Double checked with a clamp on ammeter. Is there somthing I
> still don't understand?

Your math sure looks right. Are you using an analog or digital meter? If
digital, try to get your hands on an analog meter to see if you get a different
answer.

Where are you buying 3-watt CFLs? The only ones I have ever seen are 12 watt.

Are you happy with their light output?

Vaughn