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1.
What is a Halogen Bulb?
A halogen bulb is a light bulb which
contains tungsten filaments (the part that causes it to glow) and is filled
with a halogen gas. The halogen bulb
can burn considerably hotter and brighter than incandescent
(regular) light bulbs. Halogen light appears clearer or whiter and generally
those bulbs
last longer because they are a more efficient conductor of
light. Halogen bulbs can be compromised if the surface is contaminated by
grease or dirt
so handle them with a clean dry cloth and do not allow the glass
to come in contact with your skin.
2. What is a Fluorescent Bulb?
Gas inside a fluorescent
"excites" as electricity runs through the bulb thus causing it to
glow. Fluorescent bulbs are more efficient than Halogen or
incandescent bulbs and are available in a variety of colors.
Being gas-based, fluorescent lights require a "ballast" in
order to regulate the flow of
electricity throughout the bulb, for this reason dimmers
are usually not compatible with fluorescent light bulbs.
3. What is a
Xenon Light Bulb?
Xenon is similar to halogen yet
contains a inert gas other than Xenon. Typically the
light is clearer and brighter than halogen lights. You can find
Xenon bulbs in popular under-cabinet and art lights even
though they are relatively new.
4. What is an LED Light?
LED is an acronym for: Light
Emitting Diode. A LED emits light energy as electricity passes
through the bulb. LED's have grown in popularity as a
highly efficient energy source. LED lighting is already a
standard in the electronic industry and is presently advancing into household
lighting.
5. Why Do My Light Bulbs Constantly
Burn Out?
Bulbs commonly burn out when they
are too high of a wattage for the fixture they are in. The light can become
overly hot and cause the elements to
burn out. Remember to check the fixture for bulb size
recommendations. Another cause of bulb fatigue is a loose or faulty electrical
connection.
6. Why Does My Light
"Hum?"
One reason lights "hum" is
because the bulbs and/or ballast are ready to be changed out, or it may be that
they are poor quality or improperly sized.
Avoid this common problem by using the correct type of bulb
and one that is the right wattage for your fixture.
7. How Do I Get A Broken Bulb Out of
a Socket?
Always be sure to switch off the
power since this is a dangerous situation. One idea is to use a new light bulb
to back-out the broken one from the
socket. Simply press the new bulb in and turn it
counterclockwise; not pressing too hard. If it will not release; call a
licensed electrician.
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