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== Durability and Repair-ability == | == Durability and Repair-ability == | ||
Generally, mercury vapour lamps were very durable but more modern products were released with lower typical lifetimes. This is mainly due to the fact that upto the 70s, even into the early 80s, manufacturers focused on better performing lamps but this was detrimental to sales. Many installations were left as is with extremely old lamps that were still working, despite very low light | Generally, mercury vapour lamps were very durable but more modern products were released with lower typical lifetimes. This is mainly due to the fact that upto the 70s, even into the early 80s, manufacturers focused on better performing lamps but this was detrimental to sales. Many installations were left as is with extremely old lamps that were still working, despite very low light output with a greenish tint, since they were not turned off and repairing them cost more than leaving them as is. Also, keep in mind that electricity was very cheap at that time. Many lamps could still operate with broken outer bulbs and left to be blown by wind, cope with mist and frost, although they were dangerous due to UV-C output. | ||
Compared with modern LED lamps, mercury vapour lamps fare very poorly, as they have noticeable light output and quality degradation over 10.000 hours. However, they do have advantages. Hot or cold air affects them very little and they can survive direct operation in free-standing position, meaning with the lamp suspended on wires, even for their entire operational life. Ballast can survive tens of years if properly protected against direct rain or snow exposure. A very simple circuit means that lamp servicing is straightforward and risks are similar to mains voltage operation. 125 and 250 watt lamps are very well built and they were highly popular. | Compared with modern LED lamps, mercury vapour lamps fare very poorly, as they have noticeable light output and quality degradation over 10.000 hours. However, they do have advantages. Hot or cold air affects them very little and they can survive direct operation in free-standing position, meaning with the lamp suspended on wires, even for their entire operational life. Ballast can survive tens of years if properly protected against direct rain or snow exposure. A very simple circuit means that lamp servicing is straightforward and risks are similar to mains voltage operation. 125 and 250 watt lamps are very well built and they were highly popular. | ||