Characteristics
The unique characteristics of metal halide lighting provide high performance such as: Better Light Quality Designable Color Excellent Color Rendering Compact Size Versatility High Efficiency Positive Environmental Impact
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Technology Goes Head-to-Head
MH vs. Incandescent MH vs. Mercury MH vs. HPS |
MH vs. Fluorescent Fluorescent lamps are harder to direct because of their larger size. One 100 watt metal halide lamp produces the same light as three 48″ high output T8 fluorescent lamps. Metal halide lamps also tolerate a wider operating temperature range. Fluorescents are often limited to temperature-controlled indoor applications. T8 fluorescent lamps perform optimally at approximately 77¡F (25¡C), degrading measurably as temperature varies. T5 lamps perform similarly, but peak at 95¡F (35¡C). Wider Range of Applications |