For years incandescent and fluorescent was the common forms of lighting but in recent years halogen lighting has become quite popular but there are some things you should know about halogen floor lamps.
Halogen bulbs are simply a variation of incandescent technology where a trace amount of halogen is added that removes the tungsten extending the life of the bulb. And in order to have that chemical reaction occur the filament has to get really hot.
This means you get a much whiter light and a more efficient bulb. But the bad news is halogen bulbs get so hot that they can pose a fire hazard so it's important to use them only in lamps and lighting that are stable with no risk of falling over.
Some of the newer halogen bulbs are using xenon instead of krypton or argon as the fill gas. The object has been to improve performance. This alternative gas is quite expensive and the benefits are still questionable. The Halogen-IR bulbs have a special coating which reflects the heat back creating a more efficient bulb.
Halogen produces a bulb that lasts a lot longer and has a much higher output. It's also very efficient for its compact size and the brighter whiter light is very functional. They do however cost more than incandescent bulbs.
Halogen floor lamps come in a terrific range of styles so you can chose from a trendy modern style or something far more traditional. There are single bulb lamps and multiple bulb lamps and the torchiere style floor lamps. Stainless steel and brushed pewter are very popular in the floor lamp styles. The goose neck is also a popular choice and it's very functional as well because you can adjust the lighting.
They can be placed in a corner to provide lighting to dark areas, placed to provide task lighting, or used to provide ambient lighting. The torchiere floor lamps have become very popular bathing the ceiling with 300 to 600 watts of white light. These lights are only effective in rooms with pure white ceilings. And they are actually overall a very inefficient form of torchiere lighting.
When you are buying your halogen floor lamp you need to check the transformer for the wattage rating. It needs to be as high or higher than the bulb wattage. If you are going to use the lamp for long periods during the day then the transformer should be higher than the halogen bulb's wattage.
You also need to check the socket for the springs that keep the bulb tight. Cheaper lights tend to not use the spring so the bulbs aren't as tight so the bulbs burn out faster and it can also cause sockets to become fried creating a fire hazard.
Lastly check the bulb quality. The bulbs that are thrown in with the light fixtures are generally cheap and of inferior quality. You would be smart to simply toss them and buy a quality bulb.
Whether you are looking for a floor lamp for the living room, family room, or bedroom there are many halogen floor lamps to choose from that will look terrific in your room and add the finishing touches to your décor.
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