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Low Voltage Halogen Lamps

Low voltage halogen lamps  are used for displays or accents, which is why you frequently come across them in museums, art galleries, retail stores, and the home. The sharp defined beam make these lamps ideal for highlighting anything from sculptures to shoe displays.  They also make great floor or desk reading lights!

Two Types

Aluminum Coating
  • Reflects light and infrared radiation.

Dichroic Coating
  • Thin multi-layer non-metallic film.
  • Allows heat to pass through, while it reflects light forward.
  • Coating quality varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, the lower the quality the faster the coating wears out.

Desk Lamps

Low voltage desk lamps  are very common in home offices because they provide a bright beam of light without using a lot of power.  These would be perfect for dorm rooms, but many schools outlaw them because they tend to get very hot.

Pros

  • Smaller and less expensive than buying a high intensity discharge (HID) for the same job.
  • Whiter light.
  • Highly controlled light beam.

Cons

  • As coating degrade so does light quality.
  • Fire hazards.
  • If lights don't have glass covers potential of glass shards and UV radiation (if light produces UV rays).

Polished Low-Voltage Halogen Desk Lamp 

This is a versatile desk lamp that is adjustable at three points.  This table lamp provides 900 lumens of light with a light source equivalent to a 50W bulb.

Low Voltage Halogen Task Light 

A task light provides height and lighting regular desk lights cannot provide.  These are great when you have a larger work area.

Low-Voltage Halogen Table Lamp 

This contemporary lamp adds style and functionality to your home or office.  50W halogen bulb included.

Grandrich Blue Halogen Desk Lamp 

Priced under $20, this economy model will get the job done in most offices and study rooms.

Floor Lamps

Low-voltage halogen  floor lamps are great next to your favorite reading chair or desk.  These give you all the light you need, in the particular space you need it.

Low-Voltage Halogen Floor Lamp 

If you want an affordable halogen floor lamp, this is the way to go.  It doesn't have all of the features of the following lamps, but it does the job.

Holtkotter Low-Voltage Floor Lamp 

The lamp comes on low and continues to brighten to full brightness, it also gives few moments of light after turning the lamp off.

Holtkotter Lighting Double Floor Lamp 

Includes a dimmer within easy reach, infinite positioning and a heavy, weighted base for stability.

Estiluz Halogen Floor Lamp with Swing Arm 

This floor lamp has an extending swing arm lamp for when direct light is needed for reading.  It also comes equipped with an electronic dimmer for the perfect illumination.

 

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