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== Review == | == Review == | ||
The Master PL-Electronic range was marketed as an improvement of the economy compact flourescent lamp range, offering longer service lifetime. Unfortunately, these lamps were not professional in the true sense of the word, as the lamp and ballast could not be easily replaced when needed and there was no major improvement in light appearance or colour rendering compared with cheaper lamps. Another minor advantage was better performance due to less impact of frequent switching on light output and lamp life. | The Master PL-Electronic range was marketed as an improvement of the economy compact flourescent lamp range, offering longer service lifetime. Unfortunately, these lamps were not professional in the true sense of the word, as the lamp and ballast could not be easily replaced when needed and there was no major improvement in light appearance or colour rendering compared with cheaper lamps. Another minor advantage was better performance due to less impact of frequent switching on light output and lamp life. However, light uniformity is reduced downwards due to the lamp's shape/ | ||
Theoretically, these lamps could operate better in hotter and colder environments due to better lamp design but this was not as important in most use case scenarios. Master PL-Electronic lamps mostly replaced incandescent lamps with the goal of major energy savings in hospitality and restaurant applications were cost and simplicity were valued more. On these grounds, the lamp fared well but there was nothing special about it. Ultimately, it was and still is a cheap lamp that has no redeeming quality and can be easily replaced with a modern LED lamp. | Theoretically, these lamps could operate better in hotter and colder environments due to better lamp design but this was not as important in most use case scenarios. Master PL-Electronic lamps mostly replaced incandescent lamps with the goal of major energy savings in hospitality and restaurant applications were cost and simplicity were valued more. On these grounds, the lamp fared well but there was nothing special about it. Ultimately, it was and still is a cheap lamp that has no redeeming quality and can be easily replaced with a modern LED lamp. | ||