Incandescent bulbs might be staging a comeback thanks to a new technology that seals the filament in a special, heat-reflecting inner-capsule. The inner capsule of these new bulbs are coated with a material that is able to reflect the heat back onto the filament, part of which is converted back into light. This technology, currently featured in Philips Halogena Energy Savers line, has resulted in the bulb using 30% less power and lasting 3x longer than normal incandescents.
Although CFL’s are still about more efficient than these new incandescent bulbs, these new bulbs will become more efficient over time and don’t take a long to warm up to full brightness.
Less heat is certainly welcome in the world of hydroponic grow lights, especially in tight or enclosed areas. We look forward to seeing how these bulbs perform in a real world hydroponic growing environment.
Although CFL bulbs are still about more efficient than these new incandescent Hydroponic Grow Lights & Bulbs, these new bulbs will become more efficient over time and don’t take a long to warm up to full brightness.
Less heat is certainly welcome in the world of hydroponic grow lights, especially in tight or enclosed growing areas. We look forward to seeing how these bulbs perform in a real world hydroponic growing environment.
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