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Home : Newsletters & Press Releases : April 2008
Newsletter
April 15, 2008
In response to your requests, Light Bulbs Etc, Inc. has GREATLY EXPANDED it’s selection of MR-16 Halogen Light Bulbs! Some of the issues we’ve addressed in the expansion include:
* Longer Life * Color of Light Emitted * Even Beam Spread *
* True Color Representation * Color Retention *
* Reduced Back Spill of Light *
Since there are many reasons for the difference in pricing and performance of MR-16 lamps, let’s look at some of these differences individually...
- LAMP LIFE—Naturally, the average life of an MR-16 is a very important factor. Typically, an MR-16 averages between 2,000 and 10,000 hours of life though there are some specific models like the Ushio Ultraline Titan that has an average life of up to 18,000 hours.
- COLOR OF LIGHT EMITTED—Most MR-16’s have a color temperature of between 2800K and 3200K which is higher than an incandescent source. As with lamp life, there are some models, such as the Ushio Whitestar, which have a color temperature range of 4200K through 6500K allowing for greater flexibility in appearance.
- COLOR RENDERING INDEX (CRI)—The CRI or True Color Representation of MR-16’s ranges between 95 and 100. The color of light may change as the lamps age mostly because of the degradation of the reflector coating over time. If constant color is important to you, there are specialized lamps like the GE Constant Color or Ushio Ultraline lamp that maintain their original color over the life of the bulb.
- BEAM ANGLE—This is a performance parameter that characterizes the beam appearance of a directional lamp. From a Narrow Spot to a Wide Flood beam pattern, beam angles range from 7 degrees to 60 degrees. The Ushio Eurostar features a wide selection of beam angles.
- REDUCED BACK SPILL—Eliminates the spill of light from the back of the bulb. The Ushio Superline eliminates back spill while the Superline Reflekto also eliminates the back spill and is available in decorative colors.
To help choose the right lamp, we offer an online Guide to MR-16 Selection. To access the guide and to view all of the MR-16 family click here.
FOR SPRING we’re also offering a variety of landscape lamps including MR-16’s and PAR 36 Halogen lamps at special prices. Click here to view these special offerings and prices available to you through May, 2008.
