![]() Halogen lights emit Ultraviolet radiation (UV) and Infrared light (IR). Using a dimmer switch that is designed for LED lights will ensure you get the maximum available dimming range from them. That said, halogen lights will usually dim down lower than LED lights will. LED and halogen lights are both dimmable. LEDs only emit 10 to 20 percent of their energy as heat they’re considerably safer to handle and unlikely to start a fire. So, do LED lights give off heat too? Yes, but not much. This creates an increased risk of fire, especially if the wrong lamp is used in a fixture or placed too close to combustible materials. In fact, around 80% of the energy they consume is converted to heat. Risk of BurnsĪs stated earlier, halogen lights produce a lot of heat. LEDs are also less affected by repeated cycling (on and off) than halogen bulbs which can shorten the life of a halogen lamp. The extremely long life of LEDs make them especially ideal for use in recessed LED lights in tall or vaulted ceilings where changing a light can be a challenge. This translates to the expected life of an LED to be more than 15 years, vs 2-3 years for a halogen bulb based on 4 hours of use per day. LED lights last over 25,000 hours, while good-quality halogen bulbs last 3,600 hours. In some states, incandescent and halogen lights cannot be sold by retailers because they no longer meet local energy code requirements for efficiency. With energy costs on the rise, halogen lamps are becoming impractical. LED bulbs use up to 85 percent less energy while producing the same amount of light. The glass on a halogen light can also burst if it is hot and gets splashed with cold water. LED lights are also made of plastic which is much more durable than halogen bulbs which are made of glass that can break if dropped. Filaments are sensitive to vibration and energy surges which can cause them to break. One reason is they don’t have a filament inside. ![]() LEDs are generally more durable than halogen bulbs for a few reasons. One of the benefits LEDs is they are available in many color temperatures, ranging from 1800K to 6500K. Halogen light naturally burns at 3000K, which is slighter “whiter” in color temperature than incandescent bulbs which burn at 2700K. Color TemperatureĬolor temperature is measured on the kelvin scale (K). That means that you’ll get a much higher brightness level from LEDs than halogens-even if you use a less-powerful bulb.įor example, a 15-watt LED bulb will be as bright as a 85-watt halogen bulb. Halogen lights emit about 16-24 lumens per watt, whereas LED lights emit about 80-100 lumens per watt. This makes them a much more economical option for overall costs in the LED vs. On the other hand, despite being slightly more expensive, LED light bulbs last longer consume far less electricity. 80 percent of the energy they consume is converted to heat, and only 20 percent is emitted as light. While halogen lights are cheaper to buy, they burn out much faster than LED lights. Why? Because of these differences… Economical You have probably noticed that there are fewer halogen lights available nowadays. Differences between LED and Halogen Lights This is where LEDs or light-emitting diodes get their name. The diode is made of two different types of semiconductor material, and when an electrical current is applied, the diode emits light. A LED is a semiconductor light that uses a diode to convert electrical energy into light. On the other hand, a LED works completely different. Although halogen bulbs are brighter, they also produce a lot heat! The gas prolongs the bulb’s life and allows it’s tungsten filament to burn at a higher temperature than a regular incandescent light bulb. LED?Ī Halogen light is a type of incandescent light that is filled with halogen gas. ![]() In this article, I’ll explain the differences between halogen and LED lighting so that you can make an informed decision when choosing which type of light to use. Choosing a light bulb used to be a simple task with only two things to consider What shape and how many watts? Well, technology in lighting has advanced significantly in recent years and LED has become a whole new category of light source.
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