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Incandescent Lamps

The typical incandescent lamp consists of a conductive filament sealed within a light transmitting bulb that is either evacuated or filled with an inert gas. Light is created when electrical current passes through the filament. Incandescent lamps come in many shapes and wattages. The main advantage of these lamps is the low initial cost.

Halogen Lamps

Halogen lamps save money and energy. Halogen produces a whiter light and color than standard incandescent lamps. Brighter halogens allow you to use lower wattage lamps to achieve the same levels of illumination as were provided by higher wattage lamps, thus substantially saving on lighting energy costs. The exceptional white light adds impact and brilliance to merchandise displays and commercial lighting.

Compact Fluorescent Lamps

Compact fluorescent lamps can provide the same lumen output as an incandescent lamp at nearly one-fourth the watts, thus offering substantial energy savings. A separate ballast is required.

Fluorescent Lamps

The first fluorescent lamp was introduced in 1938. Since that time many advances have been made in fluorescent technology. These advances involve efficiency, size, and color. Although many different types of fluorescent lamps exist, the basic components are the same for all. When a fluorescent lamp is turned on, the voltage heats the cathodes causing them to emit electrons. These electrons create an electric arc between the cathodes. As the arc passes through the mercury and gas, ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the phosphors causing them to fluoresce and create visible light. Eighty five percent of the light output from a fluorescent lamp comes from the phosphor coating. Only fifteen percent of the light output comes from the electric arc. All fluorescent lamps require a ballast to provide high starting voltage and regulate the current during operation.

See also: Fluorescent Lighting.

High Pressure Sodium Lamps

High pressure sodium lamps deliver more lumens per watt over rated life than most other HID light sources available today. This high efficiency, golden white light source meets today's energy conscious specifications requiring the efficiency of high light output and long life with excellent lumen maintenance. A wide range of high pressure sodium lamps is available, from the compact 35 watt to the 1000 watt lamp size, for a variety of lighting applications including floodlighting, roadway lighting, and exterior security lighting.

Metal Halide Lamps

Metal halide lamps are also very efficient. They produce a very crisp white light that has excellent color rendering capabilities. A wide range of metal halide lamps is available from 50 watts to 1500 watts. Some applications are retail stores, sports lighting, and floodlighting.

Mercury Vapor Lamps

Mercury vapor lamps are the oldest type of HID lamp. They are designed primarily for use in general lighting applications where good efficiency, long life is desired and color rendering requirements are moderate. They are not as energy efficient as metal halide or high pressure sodium. Mercury vapor lamps range from 50 to 1000 watts. Some applications include street lighting, indoor shopping mall lighting, and landscape lighting.

Teflon Lamps