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Mercury vapour lamps were traditionally used on industrial and street lighting and they can be used on these areas although LED lamps offer much better performance with lower energy consumption. There are still some specific uses that are specific to this technology. Light appearance is cool white with a bias towards reds as well as blues, and, especially ultraviolet. | Mercury vapour lamps were traditionally used on industrial and street lighting and they can be used on these areas although LED lamps offer much better performance with lower energy consumption. There are still some specific uses that are specific to this technology. Light appearance is cool white with a bias towards reds as well as blues, and, especially ultraviolet. | ||
The | The HWL lamps is highly similar to standard HQL high pressure mercury vapour lamps. It can be used on indoor as well as outdoor lighting. However, there are some differences. Due to the way the lamp operates it is very well suited for indoor lighting, being quite well suited for living room lighting. The warm colour appearance and good colour reproduction does not detract too much from a typical fluorescent lamp. While it does highlight greens and blues, the light is very well balanced due to good orange and red radiation. Flickering is present but much reduced compared with high pressure discharge lamps. Garden and animal lighting is also possible with very good results, as well as indoor plant showcasing. In these applications the lamp's heat output and spectra can be used with good results although present LED lamp technology is much more energy efficient. The lamp is highly useful also during renovation work or as general lighting in attics, due to the light output and pleasant appearance. | ||
Osram HWL mixed-light is highly user friendly as the lamp is very easy to use if you have the mains voltage required by the lamp. The product does not require any gear to work, being usable directly connected to the mains as any tungsten, compact fluorescent or led lamp with screw base. The only major precaution is avoiding direct water splashes and mounting positions that deviate too much from vertical base up or down positioning. An inappropriate lamp mounting is not dangerous but makes the lamp cycle stopping and restarting, especially in warm areas. Closed fixtures are not optimal as the lamp generates releases quite a lot of heat. Care should also be taken as the lamp's life is even more affected by frequent starts and strong vibrations, so continuous use is advised. | Osram HWL mixed-light is highly user friendly as the lamp is very easy to use if you have the mains voltage required by the lamp. The product does not require any gear to work, being usable directly connected to the mains as any tungsten, compact fluorescent or led lamp with screw base. The only major precaution is avoiding direct water splashes and mounting positions that deviate too much from vertical base up or down positioning. An inappropriate lamp mounting is not dangerous but makes the lamp cycle stopping and restarting, especially in warm areas. Closed fixtures are not optimal as the lamp generates releases quite a lot of heat. Care should also be taken as the lamp's life is even more affected by frequent starts and strong vibrations, so continuous use is advised. | ||