Which is better, low voltage or mains halogen lighting?
Oct 21, 2006 by MARK B | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
Can't find any sensible answers to help me decide whether to fit low voltage halogen downlights or mains voltage downlights. I know that mains voltage fittings are cheaper but the bulbs don't last as long.
Is there a difference in light quality?
Does having a transformer per light make any difference (like a background hum if you have 10 lights each with their own transformer)?
Anything else I need to consider?
It all comes down to total wattage used.
1- Fluorescent bulbs - the new ones are good for 10,00 hours.
2- Halogen are generally brighter.
3- Recessed (quartz) with or without transformers get hot too.
4- The bulbs in the low voltage ones seem to last longer.
(the ones we have in Spain - 220 Volts main) 5 or more years I only have changed 2 out of 9).
5- Two types of bulbs in this class 1 has a glass cover so you can't touch the tiny bulb with your finger and the other is open (gets more air and lasts longer) [Don't touch it! ! !]
6- We have two surface mount fixtures (2 bulbs each) with swivels and the living room is 10 sq meters.
Good Luck ! ! !
norman8012003 | Oct 21, 2006
you wrote so much yet still didnt give enough info.and the info you gave isnt all correct. location of fixtures? size of area? required lumens? I can answer some, yes all lights give off differant specific color variations....also some more heat than others...and why say the main(I dont know what you mean by that) lights dont last as long? why not? If you mean main voltage as in 110 volts, yes many do last even longer than halogen. there is so many new products on themarket just check first
Darkgoth | Oct 21, 2006
WATTS IS WATTS, AMPS IS AMPS
Bonno | Oct 21, 2006
Halogen adds too much thermal load to your air conditioning system. Try low voltage LED clusters to replace the halogen bulbs and high efficiency flourescents.
Ed z | Oct 21, 2006
halogen
George K | Oct 26, 2006
How many 50 watt halogen lamps per circuit? Track lighting doesn't specify.?
Apr 14, 2008 by Centurion | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
We're looking at adding 4 sets of halogen track lights to a room. Each set contains four 50 watt halogen lights. (200 watts per 4' section.) I'd like to add them to a single run of track around 16' in length. Portfolio lighting doesn't specify the maximum lights per circuit. "Consult an electrician." (Item #233131) Can I put all 16 lamps on one circuit? If I divide them, how many circuits do I need?
ASSUMING YOU'RE IN THE U.S.: you can put up to about 1800 Watts on a 20A circuit. You can put about 1400 Watts on a 15A circuit. So, yes they can all go on one circuit, assuming nothing else is on that circuit. If these are low-voltage track lights with thransformers, then you have to add for wattage (about 15%) for the efficiency factor of the transformer. So your Lamps total 800 Watts, if low-voltage maybe 920 Watts. If you are in California, and this is a commercial installation, see California Title-24 before installing these fixtures.
Jeff S | Apr 14, 2008
How can Philodendron plants live with only halogen lighting?
May 19, 2006 by cardin2287 | Posted in Botany
The Philodendron tolerates low light and prefer a medium light range for the best growth indoors.So medium low intensity halogen life is sufficient for it's survival.
~tn~ | May 19, 2006
Low voltage halogen lighting? What benefit if any?
Dec 29, 2006 by Contrary Mary | Posted in Other - Home & Garden
I am looking at buying new lighting for my kitchen - the halogen one I like is listed as a "low voltage system", what is the purpose of "low-voltage" systems? What the reason for why I might want this, are they more economical or is there an electrical benefit to them - please help.
The advantage with low voltage is lower power consumption for the same light levels. Therefore lower power bills and less greenhouse gases produced to run your lights.
The side issues are that they tend to make architecture look good as they can be directed to specific areas, but they are not flattering to people as the light is directed straight down. (Top light) This can be overcome by using diffusers but this limits their light output. As with everything- pros and cons.
miketwemlow | Dec 29, 2006
what are the advantages of halogen lighting?
Mar 03, 2006 by wtjour | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
Accurate colors.. It is a very hot light that mimics the color of sunlight well. That's why galleries use it for art.
It is available in small form factors and low voltage for very flexable installation. The low voltage aspect lends itself to remodeling applications where running 120VAC cableing in the walls can get very expensive.
The hotness factor is also a drawback.. keep it away from drapes and clothes!!
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I bought this item as a gift. We used this on a roof top in the middle of the night and I must say, It lit up the entire roof no problems. This is a great Light Stand
Built cheap, bad bulbs.
These put out a lot of light when they are working. But, they are very built very light. After a little use the stand won't stay up and the lights won't stay aimed where you want them. Also, these halogen bulbs run extremely hot, burn out easily and have poor contacts where they attach at the end of the bulb.
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| farmer dude (Remsen, IA USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 2
Designers Edge 1000w work light
Pkg arrived very quickly with Amazon Prime ... however, the packaging inside the shipping casing was absolutely destroyed (like it was opened by a 5 year old on Xmas morning).
Why it was included when shipped is a mystery. It was obvious that it was a reconditioned set.
Both bulbs burned out within hours of use (I assume because they have hours of use already). The replacement bulbs that I bought have been working fine.
The unit throws great light with minimal shadows due to the protective wire casing. A byproduct of (2) 500w bulbs is extreme heat.
For the price -$40 ... you can't beat it.
Light stand not made very well.
The dual lights are so heavy that the stand wants to keep slipping down. It has 2 cheap plastic things that you are supposed to tighten to lock the stand at the desired height. They don't work very well unless you have three hands readily available (one to immobilize upper pole, two to tighten plastic screw-thing and three to immobilize lower pole) and are poorly constructed. The 2nd time I used the light stand I had to actually overtighten it to try to keep it from slipping down due to the weight of the lights.
Much to my dismay, I heard a popping sound which was the plastic breaking!!! Major bummer, since I'd only had the lights for 3 days. The actual lights do kick out some serious wattage as advertised once you get past the fact that the lights keep sliding down to about shin level! The few hours that it actually stayed at the desired full height, the base was so wobbly that I definitely wouldn't recommend leaving this unattended for the possible fire hazard risk involved.
Don't waste your money on this cheap product. You can do better.
2009-12-02
(Central IL USA) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 1
Would not recommend
Ordered three of this product and two were broken in the exact same spot, I think due to cheap materials and shoddy packing. Waste of time and effort mailing them back. The lights are extremely hot and now I worry about possible fire.
2009-11-02
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Good Earth Lighting G19920-BK-I Halogen Spot Light
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Good light for the price
Nice little light for the price. Great for providing a spot for that special picture. At about 2.5 feet out and 12" below it lights a 30"x30" print very nicely. Put it on a $8 digital timer and you've got an inexpensive alternative to a $200 lighting project.
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Halogen Desk Lamp, The Architect, Black and Blue
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