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Halogen or Fluorescent? |
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A halogen bulb is a similar in theory to the old-fashioned incandescent bulb and uses thermal radiation from a white-hot tungsten filament to produce its light. In contrast, a fluorescent bulb produces light without heat, at least in principle, and begins that process with an electric discharge in mercury vapor.
So which one should you choose? Depending on your application, some prefer fluorescent light because it stays cooler - especially if you are working directly next to the light. Halogen bulbs burn very hot, and touching it with your skin will likely cause a burn.
On the other hand, halogen bulbs create a brilliant bright light which some prefer over the "washed out" look and feel of fluorescent.
Environmentally, halogen bulbs are preferred over fluorescent because fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and should be disposed of properly and/or recycled.
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