Lamps
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Incandescent Lamps
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| Incandescent lamps are the most familiar type of lamp used in numerous indoor and outdoor lighting applications. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes they offer particular qualities of light to suit specific lighting applications. Incandescent lamps by the nature of their operation have a relatively short lamp life, but are inexpensive and therefore often used when the initial set up cost is important. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unless you require a specific colour i.e. red, green, blue etc. Incandescent lamps come in number of standard finishes and these are explained below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PRL
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- Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Clear | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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OPL
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- Opal (Similar to Pearl but generally used in candle lamps). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Frosted (Usually found in special shape candle lamps). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Linear Fluorescent Tubes
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| Linear fluorescent tubes produce a more diffused light and together with their high effeciency levels makes them ideal for lighting applications in large open spaces such as offices, warehouses and public buildings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Halophosphate or Triphosphor? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Standard fluorescent tubes use a halophosphate coating which is less expensive to produce and therefore is a consideration when a low initial cost is the most important factor. However more and more tubes are now sold with a Triphosphor coating as they provide a higher quality colour lighting rendering significant energy savings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How can the performance of a tube be improved? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The life of a fluorescent tube can be adversely affected by excessive switching, variable temperature conditions and the use of low quality ballast units (electronic ballasts are recommended). Limiting any or all of these conditions will enhance the life and performance of the fluorescent tube. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Compact Fluorescent Tubes
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| A long life and low energy solution to many lighting applications. With the added benefit of low maintenance costs, compact fluorescent lamps are frequently used as direct replacements to standard incandescent lamps. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Tungsten Halogen Lamps
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| Halogen lamps are designed to give compact, high output, crisp white light that makes it ideal for display purposes. Using halogen gas the lamp will burn more brightly without having as detrimental effect on the lamp life. More effecient than standard incandescent lamps and much smaller in physical size they prove very popular for accent, display and general lighting in both domestic and commercial applications. Tungsten halogen lamps are low voltage thus energy saving in their operation. They last up to 6 times longer than standard incandescent lamps, give a far crisper, whiter light and have a better beam control. Being smaller in size they have numerous uses in accent, display and general lighting in both commercial and residential applications. |
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IMPORTANT HANDLING INFORMATION
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| Any surface contamination, notably fingerprints, can damage the quartz envelope when it is heated. Contaminants will create a hot spot on the bulb surface when the bulb is turned on. This extreme, localized heat causes the quartz to change from its vitreous form into a weaker, crystalline form which leaks gas. This weakening may also cause the bulb to rapidly form a bubble, thereby weakening the bulb and leading to its failure or explosion, and creating a serious safety hazard. Consequently, quartz lamps should be handled without ever touching the clear quartz, either by using a clean paper towel or carefully holding the porcelain base. If the quartz is contaminated in any way, it must be thoroughly cleaned with rubbing alcohol and dried before use. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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High Intensity Discharge Lamps
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| All high intensity discharge lamps offer outstanding efficiency and long life however there are distinct differences in performance. The following 2 charts are designed to help you understand the differences of each type and therefore assist you in making the right choice for your lighting application. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Major Applications
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Retail Display
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Comm Interior
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Stadia
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High Bay
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Industry
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W/house
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Amenity
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Floods
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Security
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Street
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Energy Lamp Rating Guide
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