
These are diagrams of the light output of Alpenglow lights and several typical examples of other brands and types of lights. Each square represents 4”. The curve shows the area illuminated to 4 footcandles which is usually adequate for general illumination. The amps shown for each light is the actual power that the light required, and is as much as 30% higher than advertised power required for some of the lights.








Alpenglow 9 - high
.82 amp
Alpenglow 9 - low
.4 amp
Conventional 16-watt
twin-tube fluorescent
1.2 amp
Alpenglow 7 - high
.7 amp
Alpenglow 7 - low
.3 amp
15-watt incandescent
Dome Light
1.25 amp
Conventional 8-watt
fluorescent - example C
.54 amp
Conventional 8-watt
fluorescent - example A
.8 amp

Conventional 8-watt
fluorescent - example B
.52 amp