{"title":"What are the disadvantages of Halogen Bulbs?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003eHALOGEN: DISADVANTAGES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore costly than incandescent - halogen bulbs are a little more expensive than incandescent and sometimes require a low voltage transformer. Today they are considered inexpensive compared to CFLs and LEDs. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat - Halogen bulbs emit a LOT of heat. It can be very uncomfortable to sit under halogen bulbs in a kitchen, work space or elevator. They can be dangerous to touch when turned on. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Pressure Gas – May require shield - halogen bulbs require some shielding in most applications in case they shatter. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCannot be touched with hands - halogen bulbs should not be touched with bare hands even when cool. The oil from your fingers will heat shortening the life of the bulb. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Life Span - possibly the biggest drawback of halogen bulbs is their short life span which averages only about 2000 hours. When lit 24\/7 this translates into about a 6 month life span. Changing bubs every 6 months is costly and time consuming. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eKRYPTON \u0026amp; XENON: DISADVANTAGES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore costly than standard incandescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevalence of diluted xenon lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/3726\/3048\/collections\/api3bybnf__41276.jpg?v=1752658010","url":"https:\/\/plumlighting.com\/collections\/what-are-the-disadvantages-of-halogen-bulbs.oembed","provider":"Superior Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}