They are set change lighting tech-
nology the same way that semi-conductor technology
has changed electronics. The cylindrical glass tube
is filled with gas mixture.
Fluorescent lamps can also found circular form
allowing for flat designs that produce rotationally
symmetric distribution light
➜ Compact fluorescent lamp
(Energy saving lamp ESL) KAs the name suggests, this type fluorescent lamp has
a compact design. They
produce very little heat. The lifespan halogen bulb varies
considerably depending the model but can incre-
ased substantially through dimming. Fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps are based low pressure gas discharge
technology. Colour rende-
ring the category (good), while the lifespan lies
between 6,000 and 15,000 depending the type. IRC technology used in
both high voltage and low voltage lamps. The colour rendering LED light
can combined through several areas the spectrum to
meet class values.
In the future, WOFI LEUCHTEN will use LEDs produce
lamps that are completely new terms design, lighting
effect, control and other properties. terms their size, ef-
ficiency, durability and lifespan, light diodes represent an
improvement over conventional incandescent lamps the
same way that semi-conductor diodes are superior the
diode vacuum tube.
(B) Low voltage halogen bulbs SLow voltage halogen bulbs need transformer con-
vert mains voltage into low safety voltage generally
12 They are very small, and the tiny coils and corres-
ponding reflectors allow for efficient directional light pro-
jection. Both lifespan and light
outputareincreasedbyaround25%;thereisanimmediate
no-flicker start, flicker-free operation and automatic
cut-out case fault, repeated switching and off
can damage the lamp. The bulb wall made quartz which resistant
to the halogens.
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➜ Tubular fluorescent lamps HThere are range models that differ according to
design and size. These lamps are principally distinguis-
hed the diameter the glass tube millimetres or
inches, e.
This has number advantages. wide range sizes, output classes
and tube and base designs available.
The energy saving lamp (ESL) with its integrated ballast
and conventional screw-in base (E14, E27) increasin-
gly replacing the incandescent bulb energy conscious
households. result, is
possible boost light output around 30% with cor-
responding saving energy. They should taken
for recycling the municipal disposal point for hazardous
waste. They are costly produce but can reach output
of 500 depending the type and lifespan to
2,000 h.
➜ IRC technology (Infra Red Coating) special coating the bulb wall reflects the heat ge-
nerated back onto the glowing coil order maintain
it the correct operating temperature.
Important note: Fluorescent lamps should not disposed
of the ordinary household waste. When connected the power source, the gas
mixture emits ultra-violet light which converted into visible
light the coating material the inside the tube. The humming and flickering, unna-
tural colours and uncomfortable sensation associated with
earlier fluorescent lamps have now been eliminated thanks
to modern technology and the right choice fluorescent ma-
terial. The maximum output 100W, and the average
lifespan between 2,000 and 4,000 depending on
the type. They are electrodes each end
of the tube.Halogen bulbs MThe addition halogens prevents the filament from
evaporating and blackening the bulb wall. T26 T8, T16 T5. LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Z
LEDs (Light diodes) are semi-conductor diodes that work
on the principle electroluminescence.
To differ:
(A) High voltage halogen bulbs OHigh voltage halogen bulbs work directly with mains vol-
tage.
.
Fluorescent lamps employ ballast devices with lamps
using electronic low-loss magnetic systems.g. The
composition and quality this coating determines the light
colour and colour rendering (1A, 1B) fluorescent lamps. This
makes possible dim the light without affecting the
colour quality through changes the spectral radiation
curve. They require ballast. lamps
can only operated using and electronic ballast device.
Fluorescent lamps are characterised minimal power con-
sumption alongside high light output and log lifespan. possible make
two three dimensional flat linear lamps every con-
ceivable shape that give off directional light. produces
a higher and more constant light output with brilliant
light and very good colour rendering (1A). Every LED
emits directional light and the light colour can adjusted
by means colour LEDs. special electro-
nic control system needed for dimmer operation. The average lifespan around
12,000 20,000 for lamps. Research aimed
at promoting efficiency and the development white LEDs
has made possible use light diodes for illumination.
3. The base design
also varies depending the bulb type and needs be
considered when changing the bulb.
LEDs are based semi-conductor connections that con-
vert electricity directly into light. Unwanted UV
emissions, which speed the colour fading process,
for example, can avoided using appropriate fil-
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