The choice that modern producers of various products are provided is so diverse that some buyers are lost and for a long time cannot decide what they need. This applies to all, including halogen lamps.

Types of halogen lamps

Among the existing types of lamps, halogen are considered the best. The spectrum of their lighting is closest to sunlight. Therefore, they act perfectly differently, without causing such fatigue as other types of lighting.

Types of halogen lamps:

1. Linear. This species is the oldest and most common. It consists of a quartz tube having conclusions on both sides. And wire brackets are maintained in incandescent.

These are small, but powerful lamps are often used for spotlights. For premises, they are not suitable due to their brightness and high energy consumption.

But recently, some firms have begun to produce bulbs of bulking lights, manufactured by the most modern technologies and used to illuminate rooms from within.

They have an antiosity case, standard length, and should be placed in a horizontal position.

2. Network voltage lamps with external flask. They directly replace incandescent lamps. They are arranged as follows: a small linear lamp is placed in the middle of the glass flasks. Thanks to the glass shell, it is protected from dirt and mechanical impact.

This type of halogen lamps is of different shapes, for example, in the form of pears or candles. In addition, the glass flask itself is available transparent, matte or dairy.

Lamps with an external flask in size are much less incandescent lamps, so they can be installed even in luminaires of small size.

The halogen lamp connects to the source of electricity without a transformer, and since The period of its service depends largely on the operation of the network and the frequency of the drops, it is better to connect through a special protective block. Thanks to him, the launch occurs smoothly, without jumps.

3. Lamps with reflector. They emit directed light at different angles. The flask of such a lamp is equipped with a special reflector distributing the flow of light. This part can be manufactured from different materials, but the most common is aluminum.

Aluminum reflector sends heat emitted with a lamp, forward. But if it, in any cases, it is unacceptable, use reflectors with a special translucent coating. It is called interference and sends thermal radiation back.

The most economical lamps whose coverage reflects infrared rays. They consume little energy and serve twice as long as ordinary halogen lamps.

For installation in closed lamps there are lamps without protective glass and cap.

Lamps equipped with reflectors are suitable for arranging point lighting of strict orientation. They are installed on suspended and stretch ceilings as a decorative backlight, but with an increase in the quantity it is possible to arrange overall lighting. And if you use a 20w halogen lamp, then it is quite possible to replace the incandescent lamp.

4. Capsule or finger lamps. They are presented in the form of a very small capsule with outputs. The main application is built into furniture and suspended ceilings lamps that perform a decorative function. But there are special lamps intended for general lighting, which are designed for capsular halogen lamps.

Above the most popular varieties of halogen lamps were considered. But science continues to walk forward and annually on the market appear white perfect, powerful and functional models.

Advantages and disadvantages of halogen lamps

The indisputable advantages of halogen lamps include:

• compactness;

• low compared to conventional incandescent lamps energy consumption;

• spectrum of lighting similar to sunlight, reduced fatigue and less influencing vision;

• long service life.

But there are halogen lamps and some flaws that you also need to know:

1. When replacing the lamp, you must necessarily wear gloves or use napkins. The fact is that the flask of the halogen lamp is made of a material that after contact with the skin of the hands, or rather, with skin fat, and the subsequent inclusion may simply explode.
2. Halogen lamps, like incandescent lamps, give heat more than light due to low efficiency.
3. Sometimes due to heavy heating, the base of the lamp is burning from the protective flask, and the device comes into disrepair.

Despite some disadvantages, halogen lamps will buy many. This happens because they are presented in a large variety of species, shapes and configurations, and compact dimensions make it possible to equip the decorative backlight on furniture items and multi-level ceilings. In addition, such lighting is very often used in stores to illuminate showcases with a glass, chrome-plated, metal or crystal commodity.

The main characteristics of halogen lamps and their connection schemes

Halogen lamps are two types:

• low voltage;
• high voltage.

The lamp is halogen 12V, 24V, 6V refers to the first group, and 110-240V - to the second.

The amount of radiated heat, as well as the working temperature of the halogen lamp, is at a sufficiently high level. In this regard, it is a fire hazard and does not accept moisture from entering the hull. In addition, the part of the lamp that heats up during operation is in close proximity to the location of the voltage connection.

Because of this, materials used for the manufacture of lamps and basements for such lamps must have special properties and comply with all standards and safety requirements.

The power of halogen lamps is in the range of 1-10000 W.

At the same time, the ambient temperature in no way affects the above parameters.

The scheme of halogen lamps is exactly the same as the incandescent lamps. To connect, it is necessary to simply screw them into the lamp and use until the service life will end.

Low voltage devices are connected to special transformers. Often they take them somewhat and connect groups of lamps to them.

Experts argue that this option is much more profitable than connecting to one high power transformer. The device is better to acquire more expensive, but high quality. It will work regularly for a very long time, and the lamps will be overheading much less often and in the end the overpayment will turn into savings.

The circuit for two transformers and five light bulbs looks like this:

Casoccols halogen lamps

The lamp base is an element of a design, thanks to which the lamp is installed and fixed in the cartridge. In addition, the tape is powered through the conductive contacts of the base. Material manufacturing bases often serve plastic, ceramics, metal.

In addition, he also provides sealing in the field of the ceiling, because the lamp is often either inert gas or vacuum.

The caps of halogen lamps are very different. The most common are:

• G9;

• G4;

• R7S;

• GU10.

In this labeling, the letter means type, and the numbers are the distance between the pins.

1. The halogen lamp G4 has a small size. It is most often used to organize decorative illumination or for point lighting. Such lamps are very in demand, because Have a sufficiently long service life.
2. Also very common is the base G9. It is often used to install in decorative lamps and is intended for AC networks having a voltage of 220V.
3. The R7S base most often have quartz halogen lamps. They are used in high-intensity installations. They are small and very lungs.
4. Lamps, equipped with GU10 base, have thickened contact termination. This is necessary for turning to join the cartridge. Connect to the 220V network without using the transformer.

Also, different bases are in the autolp. The most popular of them are the following:

• H1;
• H3;
• H4;
• H7.

Consider more, for which each of them is intended:

1. Halogen lamp H1 - incandescent lamp having one thread, and intended for use on the headlights of the near light.
2. The H3 lamp is distinguished by the presence of a special jack for connecting a cable, and a 145 lm light stream. Scope - fog lights.
3. N4 halogen lamps are equipped with two threads and can be used on the headlights of the near and far light, as well as on fog headlands. The lamps are arranged in such a way that when working at night, they do not blind oncoming drivers, thereby reducing the risk of incoming an accident.
4. Halogen lamp H7 is characterized by a large light output and a good distribution of the light flux. Supports far and near light.

Philips halogen lamps

Among the manufacturers of halogen lamps, Philips is highlighted. This German company over the years of their existence has deserved love and confidence of many people around the world. The lamps of this manufacturer differ from all the other what they give a brighter and white light.

Philips releases not only lamps designed to illuminate the premises, but also halogen autolaspa. They are equipped with a special UV filter, which prevents the yellowing of the headlights.

Philips lamps are equally good for both everyday roads and trips with a big mileage. Their radiation is as close as possible to sunny, and therefore the driver's eyes do not suffer from fatigue, thanks to which the trip becomes more secure.

Along with this quality, German autolaspa have good brightness and reliability. All these properties are obtained thanks to the most recent technologies that the company uses in the manufacture of its products.