About Halogen Shop Lights
Adequate shop lighting is needed to eliminate eye strain, prevent headaches, and avoid compromising safety. Halogen shop lights burn more brightly than conventional bulbs, and they don't flicker like fluorescent tubes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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The filaments of halogen lights are enclosed in capsules, along with traces of bromine or iodine--chemical elements classified as halogens. Halogen shop lights are available in 100-watt, 150-watt, and 300-watt sizes.
Advantages
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Halogen shop lights start instantly at any temperature, even in winter. They last longer than regular incandescent bulbs and have a more accurate light color.
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Disadvantages
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Halogen lamps burn very hot—about 970 degrees Fahrenheit—compared with conventional bulbs, which burn at about 250 degrees. This presents a fire hazard when using halogen lamps near combustible items such as curtains, rags, fabrics, and flammable liquids. Keep these items away from halogen lights.
Warnings
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Never directly touch halogen bulbs, since the oil from your fingers can damage the bulb. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to handle them. Use only the bulb type and wattage specified for your fixture, to reduce fire or electrical hazards.
Where To Buy Halogen Lamps
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As of 2010, halogen shop light fixtures cost $30 and up; bulbs cost $5 and up at larger home improvement stores. Locally owned hardware stores may also carry halogen shop lights.
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