Not only are we offered, as consumers, new products, but we are offered the opportunity to buy products that have been improved upon. For example, black and white televisions were modified so that consumers could enjoy seeing their pictures in color. Eventually televisions became even more high tech through the introduction of plasma and high-definition televisions that were developed for viewing pleasure.
The same could be said of other devices. One such example is the way that we listen to music. Music went from records to tape to eight tracks to cassettes to CDs to MP3 format. Another change in our modern conveniences is the use of artificial light. Particularly, change from the normal incandescent light bulb to a halogen bulb found in a halogen lamp.
What Is A Halogen Lamp?
A halogen lamp is designed to house a halogen bulb. A halogen bulb is a light bulb that is manufactured in a different way in order to provide a very intense light.
Similar to other light bulbs, the halogen bulb consists of a filament that is produced from tungsten. However, with a halogen bulb, rather than the bulb being filled with argon gas, the halogen bulb contains halogen gas. The halogen gas facilitates the removal of the carbon that is deposited on the inside of the bulb. This carbon is created when the tungsten filament heats up. The removal of the carbon, by the halogen gas, redistributes the carbon back onto the filter which in turn allows for burning at a higher temperature. Ultimately, this entire process provides a whiter and brighter light.
Therefore, because a halogen bulb is different than a normal bulb, a special lamp is needed that will accommodate this bulb. A halogen lamp contains socket housing that will accept the unique base of the halogen bulb. Also, because of the voltage variances, the uniqueness of the halogen lamp is required to meet the voltage needs of the halogen bulb.
In addition, because the halogen bulb is smaller in size, the halogen lamp is proportionate to the size of the bulb. Often a halogen lamp is designed to be utilized in smaller and more compact areas. An example of this type of area would be a work desk.
Benefits
There are many benefits in utilizing halogen lamps. One of those benefits is the conservation of energy. A halogen lamp can provide the same wattage as a comparable traditional lamp and yet utilize less energy. In addition, a halogen lamp bulb has a longer life span. That life span can range anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 hours of use. This usage can equate to years of service.