Fluorescent lamps firmly entered the life of each person. What they are and what kinds are, many know. But how the lamp turns on, what processes occur in it at that moment, only a few know. Such information will be invaluable. It will help you understand how to handle fluorescent lamps and how to extend their service life.
Fluorescent Lamp Is a device that very quickly quickly fails if you do not use a special device called ballast.
As a ballast, a simple resistor is most often used. But in this case you can lose a lot of energy. If you need to do without such losses, you should use a capacitor or an inductor.
Recently, the role of ballasts is played by ballasts - Electromagnetic and electronic.
Electromagnetic Ballast. This resistance, which is connected to a single circuit with a lamp. This design requires a starter. The main advantage of this kind of ballast is the simplicity of the device itself and its low cost. The disadvantages are the flickering of the lamp (this makes the eyes tired), the long start of the lamp, and the large consumption of electricity. Also ballast of this type can produce an unpleasant rumble.
Electronic ballast. This is a circuit that converts the voltage into alternating current, necessary for the lamp. The main advantage - the absence of flashing and extraneous noise (hum). Also, the advantages of such ballast can be attributed modest dimensions, light weight. If the lamp is equipped with such a device, it will turn on almost instantly. However, such a rapid inclusion has a bad effect on the duration of its operation. It will be more practical to use a circuit with the heating of the electrodes (the hot start process).
Sometimes fluorescent lamps out of order. Why? The electrodes inside the bulb are tungsten filaments. They are covered with a special substance, which is responsible for maintaining the discharge. If not for it, the threads would quickly overheat and burned. Gradually, the coating falls off the electrodes, burns out or evaporates. Most often this happens when the lamp is turned on / off frequently. Electrodes without coating are strongly heated and finally tungsten filaments burn out. As a result of this process, the lamp starts flashing. If you turn it off, it will not be possible to turn it back on.
Fluorescent lamps T8 STANDART d26mm with a base G13 - devices that are environmentally safe, durable and reliable. This type of lamps works with both conventional starter-throttle and electronic ballasts.
Fluorescent lamps are designed for use with modern lighting devices. They are used most often in industrial, office premises or in state institutions. In Moscow, Yekaterinburg and other major cities, these lamps are often purchased for schools and kindergartens. The best temperature for their full work is 25 degrees. Their popularity is promoted by economy, bright light, long service life and variability of the color rendering index.
Range
Today, it's no problem to find lamps labeled T8 G13 in Moscow and other Russian cities. The assortment consists of devices with a power of 10-70 W, but the most common range is 18-36 W. Among G13-lamps there are products with warm, white and daylight.
Benefits
- The purchase will cost more than in the case of conventional lamps incandescent, but the use of T8, having a higher price, is beneficial. The cost of lamps T8 is several times higher than the prices for incandescent lamps, but they serve almost 10 times longer. The average duration of such products is 1,000 hours.
- They give a pleasant, for the eyes, stable diffuse light.
- Lamps T8 can reduce electricity consumption by 80%. Thus, the price of T8 G13 pays off also due to the reduction of utility fees.
- Thanks to a wide range and versatile dimensions - a tube diameter of 26 mm - T8 lamps can be bought for almost any luminaire.
Where to buy
Today you can buy such lamps in many outlets. However, it is better if it is a specialized store that gives a guarantee of quality. A competent consultation of the manager will help you decide on the choice.
We suggest that you use the services of the online store Lightodom. In our catalog the available prices for the goods are presented. At the same time, our clients are offered favorable terms of cooperation and delivery. Ordering T8 G13 from us, you can get nice bonuses. Our proposals are detailed in the appropriate section. The cost may vary depending on the manufacturer and technical specifications.