At the Onninen electrical wholesaler you will find lighting fixtures and light sources for every interior. Our assortment includes, among others: sodium and incandescent lamps, halogen and filament lamps, infrared and UV radiators and specialized light sources. In this category, we offer modern halogen bulbs that provide natural, bright light. Thanks to halogen technology, they are much more effective and longer-lasting than traditional light bulbs. Find out more about halogen bulbs, check available products and fill your interior with the best quality lighting.

Characteristics of halogen bulbs

Halogen bulbs are characterized by much greater luminous efficiency and durability than traditional bulbs. They are more energy-efficient - they use up to 30% less energy, which translates into lower electricity bills. This is influenced by: the occurrence of a regenerative cycle in halogen bulbs, their specific structure and method of operation. Traditional incandescent light bulbs are considered an outdated, outdated option. In lighting stores you can find products called "halogen LED bulbs". In fact, they are either halogen bulbs resembling LED bulbs, or LEDs resembling halogen bulbs. Halogen and LED are two different technologies!

Construction of a halogen bulb

A halogen bulb has a tungsten filament inside. It is a thin wire made of tungsten - a metal with a high melting point. The structure of a halogen bulb also includes: a quartz capsule filled with a small amount of halogen, a capsule support, a thread and a thermal insulation disc.

How a halogen bulb works

The so-called Halogen lamps work on a similar principle to traditional light bulbs. The supplied current passes through the base of the bulb and heats the tungsten filament. The halogen in the capsule enables continuous regeneration of the filament. It enters into a chemical compound with tungsten, circulates in the bubble and decays into free halogen and tungsten. The tungsten particles are transferred back to the filament. This process is a halogen regenerative (reversible) cycle. It allows you to significantly increase the temperature of the filament, maintain the original luminous efficiency and extend the life of halogen bulbs.

How do halogens differ from traditional light bulbs?

Halogen bulbs, as we mentioned earlier, are more energy-efficient than conventional bulbs. They are ideal for places where strong and concentrated light is needed. However, please remember that they can get very hot. However, traditional light bulbs are the most popular light source and are significantly cheaper. However, they are neither economical nor ecological, and their service life is much shorter than other, more modern lighting solutions. Although they can still be purchased in electronics stores, they are intended for industrial use. They must not be used indoors, as clearly stated on the packaging. Therefore, traditional light bulbs have been replaced by much less energy-consuming and functional technologies, such as innovative halogen bulbs and LEDs. Compared to a conventional incandescent lamp, halogen:

• produces more light from each unit of power,
• has greater durability,
• lights with unchanged effectiveness,
• does not change the color of light,
• has a smaller size,
• produces light with a higher color temperature.

Trouble choosing? Don't know how to replace halogen bulbs? Contact us! Onninen specialists will help you match the appropriate lighting to each space and advise on installation. Our assortment includes a wide selection of halogen lamps from world leaders in lighting production, such as Osram, Philips, Bemko and Kanlux.