Light Bulb Guide
Light Bulb Guide
The performance of any light fixture depends on the lamp used. It is important to understand the difference, as lamps produce different lighting effects and vary in performance.
Incandescent
- most common lamp type
- can be used with dimmer
- various decorative shapes
- last 1,000-2,000 hrs (avg)
Halogen
- white bright light
- energy-saving alternative to incandescent
- longer liftetime than incandescent
CFL
- compact flourescent lamp
- energy-efficient
- contains mercury
- can last up to 9 years
LED
- light-emitting diode
- highly energy-efficient
- high performance technology
- can last up to 36 years
Bases
Shapes
Color Temperature (Kelvin Scale)
Wattage / Lumens Comparison
