How do I know what light bulb my lamp needs?

How to Buy the Right Light Bulb

  1. Check your bulb base size and bulb shape.
  2. Determine much light you need.
  3. Select the right color of white for your light bulb.
  4. Find out if you need to dim your light.
  5. Find out if your light bulb will be used in an enclosed fixture or recessed can.
  6. Choose the right type of light bulb.

How do I know what size halogen bulb I need?

The size of a halogen lamp diameter is measured by eights of an inch. MR16 = 2” in diameter and PAR38 = 4.75” in diameter. Factors to consider when selecting a Krypton & Xenon lamp are voltage, base type, brightness, shape , and size. Lamp fixtures determine what voltage is necessary for operation.

What is a eco halogen light bulb?

Low energy Halogen light bulbs and spots are fully interchangeable with standard light bulbs and are instantly bright and also fully dimmable. Save energy up to 30% comparing with incandescent lamps. Long Life of 2000h, 2 times longer than incandescent lamps.

Can you put LED bulbs in a halogen light?

Installing LEDs in halogen fittings can cause a few problems with your new lights. To get the maximum benefit from your new LED downlights, have an electrician check your circuits and fittings to ensure they are compatible with the lower-wattage LEDs.

How do I choose a halogen bulb?

Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Step 1: Identify Your Halogen or Xenon Mini Bulb. The first step to determining what bulb you have is to identify the base.
  2. Step 2: Find a Replacement Bulb. Now that you’ve got the bulb spacing, pin type, wattage, and voltage, it’s time to find a replacement bulb.
  3. Step 3: Install Your Bulb.

Are all halogen bulbs the same?

Halogen bulbs are similar to incandescent bulbs but with a couple minor differences.

Are eco halogen bulbs energy efficient?

Halogen energy saving bulbs are at least 20% more efficient and up to 35% more efficient than an ordinary light bulb without any of the disadvantages that fluorescent light bulbs can have. Halogen energy savers behave in exactly the same way as the old style incandescent light bulb.

Do halogen eco bulbs get hot?

I dare say halogen bulbs will remain a popular alternative to incandescents because they have a ‘colour’ very similar to the old incandescents and they warm up very quickly.