Halogen Bulbs

The lighting process of halogen bulbs produces high temperatures that can easily leave burns on your skin without proper lighting tools. When switching out outdoor halogen bulbs, give the old bulb time to cool down before taking it out of the fixture. This reduces the chances of getting burned from the bulb’s residual heat, which can still linger even after power is cut off from the bulb. Even though the quartz casing is more durable than standard glass, it’s still best to wear gloves when handling halogen bulbs to prevent cuts if or when the bulb breaks.

Compared to incandescent bulbs, halogen lights utilize less energy, making them a sensible lighting option when you want to cut costs on your next utility bill. Even with the reduction in energy usage, halogen bulbs produce more visible light, making them ideal for task lighting. Halogens also offer a wider range of color temperatures compared to incandescents, adding more versatility to the bulb.

Halogen landscape lights are a great option when you need clear, vibrant illumination without paying a high upfront cost. From path lighting to flood lights, halogen bulbs perform well in outdoor spaces with crisp, clear light that makes it easy to navigate through any space. When conducting landscape lighting maintenance, make sure that you remove any dirt or debris from the bulb. The heat output from halogen bulbs makes them a potential hazard, and keeping the bulbs clean also extends their lifespan.

It’s safe to dispose of halogen bulbs in the trash. Unlike LEDs, halogen bulbs do not have enough recyclable material within them to be reused in other items. When disposing of old halogen bulbs, we recommend wrapping them in plastic bags or newspaper. Even with a more durable quartz glass, these bulbs can still shatter, and encasing the bulb in bags or paper reduces the risk of injury and clean up when it breaks.