{"title":"How to choose your Halogen Light Bulb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\"\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/js\/jquery.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/css\/prettyPhoto.css\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"screen\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/prettyPhoto\/js\/jquery.prettyPhoto.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n  $(document).ready(function(){\n    $(\"a[rel^='prettyPhoto']\").prettyPhoto();\n  });\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eHOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HALOGEN LIGHT BULB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/content\/vspfiles\/assets\/images\/halogen_bulb_shapes.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"prettyPhoto\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFactors to consider when choosing a halogen lamp are voltage, base type, brightness, shape and size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLamp fixtures determine what voltage is necessary for operation. Low Voltage fixtures require a transformer, and are between 12 to 24 volts. A Line Voltage fixture does not require a transformer and are between 120 to 130 volts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon bases for low voltage halogen lamps include G4, GU4, GU5.3, and GY6.35.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon bases for line voltage halogen lamps include GY8, G9, GU10, and RSC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen selecting a halogen lamp light output should also be a focus. Use Lumens when measuring the overall illumination in a halogen lamp, and candela when measuring the directional illumination. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHalogen lamps include many glass shapes such as Bi-pin, MR, PAR, reflector lamps, double ended, single ended, and A-shaped. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe size of a halogen lamp diameter is measured by eights of an inch. MR16 = 2” in diameter and PAR38 =  4.75” in diameter. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow to interpret a halogen ordering code\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQ50GY6\/12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQ= Quartz,  50 = Wattage, GY6 = Base and the 12 = Voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50Mr16\/Fl35\/C(Exn) 12V \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e50 = Wattage, MR16 = shape, FL35 - 35 degree beam, C= cover shield and the 12 = Voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEXN = ANSI short ordering code\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eKRYPTON \u0026amp; XENON: LAMP SELECTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFactors to consider when selecting a Krypton \u0026amp; Xenon lamp are voltage, base type, brightness, shape , and size. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLamp fixtures determine what voltage is necessary for operation. Xenon are commonly in Low Voltage fixtures that require a transformer, and are between 12 to 24 volts. Krypton’s are commonly Line Voltage do not require a transformer and are between 120 to 130 volts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon bases for Krypton lamps are E12, DC, MC, E26, and J type. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon bases for Xenon lamps are FESTOON, RIGID LOOP, WEDGE, and Bi-PIn. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen selecting a Krypton \u0026amp; Xenon lamp light output should also be a focus. Use Lumens when measuring the overall illumination in a Krypton \u0026amp; Xenon lamp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe size of a halogen lamp diameter is measured by eights of an inch. Xenon T5 Bi-Pin = 5\/8” in diameter and a Krypton G11 = 1 3\/8” in diameter. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon shapes for Krypton lamps are flame, torpedo, and globe. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon shapes for Xenon lamps are Tubular T3 and Tubular T5. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow to interpret a Krypton \u0026amp; Xenon ordering code\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRLX10F\/12\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRL= Rigid Loop X = Xenon 10 = Watts F = Frost 12 = Volts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3726\/3048\/collections\/apiq1ghvr__97158.jpg?v=1752658012","url":"https:\/\/plumlighting.com\/collections\/how-to-choose-your-halogen-light-bulb.oembed","provider":"Superior Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}