Nowadays, most people use halogen downlights freely in their homes. These downlights are among the most used types of light bulbs used in homes today. While most individuals generally consider them as safe, the following are the dangers of halogen downlights.
4 Reasons why you need to consider changing you our old halogen downlights
Potential Burns
Halogen downlights burn hotter than similar downlights because of how they are built. These bulbs have a smaller surface to work with which makes them concentrate the heat on one point when left on for several hours. When you leave a halogen downlight on for several hours, you should avoid touching it. More importantly, you should ensure that small children cannot reach them when they are turned on to avoid burns. Touching a halogen downlight when its on can cause serious burns and injuries to the skin. Sometimes these injuries happen to be serious enough to need medical attention, particularly when dealing with kids.
Sunburn
While the idea of halogen downlights causing sunburn to some people may seem strange, researchers have shown that halogen downlights cause sunburn to those who sit directly beneath these lights for too long. Halogen downlights emit high levels of UV rays when they are turned on, which as a result tend to cause irritation of the skin and yes you guessed it – sunburn.
Fire Hazard
Fire is another problem that comes with using these halogen downlights. Halogen downlights are known to cause a fire in most cases as a result of burning hotter than similar Led or incandescent downlights. Halogen downlights cause a fire when they come into contact with the wrong surface for some time. As a result of high temperatures, these downlights will have short-circuited and melted wires, which can turn any roof space into a raging fire at any moment.
Glass
Halogen downlights have high-pressure gas which expands when used for several hours and shatters the glass presenting its users to a glass hazard. When a halogen bulb breaks or explodes, the emitted pieces of glass could potentially result in a very dangerous situation. If anyone happens to step on one piece unknowingly, the glass could cut them severely. When using halogen downlights, ensure that you’re very keen and observant of any breakages to avoid injuries, or consider replacing them with better alternatives like led.
Above are some of the dangers of using halogen downlights which are reasons why you should seriously consider replacing your halogen downlights with better alternatives such as LED. Although the initial cost of replacing your halogen downlights may seem high, you will discover that LED lights last longer, consume less power and produces less heat. Moreover, the amount of light emitted by LED downlights is brighter than the light emitted from halogen downlights. As a result, the dangers posed by halogen downlights is avoided. Replacing your halogen downlights with LED ones will save you quite a fortune.
If you have any concerns about the current lighting system in your home or office, then Contact the friendly team at Westline Electrical Services today, we are the top rated Electrician Perth residents know and trust.
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