Office Lamp Info
Important Basics of Office Lamps
When buying office lamps, one thing that can be important to evaluate is the type of bulb you want to use. Different types of bulbs produce different types of light and are of varying levels of efficiency. As such, it is good to know as much about the different options for your office lamp.
The first number you will see is the office lamp's wattage. This value tells you how much electrical power your lamp requires. The bigger this number is, the more your lamp will cost you when you leave it on, but also, the more likely it is to brighten up your room.
The next important spec about your office lamp is voltage. This value is fairly standardized with most office lamps standing at 120 volts, but it's important to check regardless. If your lamps require more than 120 volts and you use them in a 120 volt socket, you will notice poor performance. Thus, it's worth checking this stat out and keeping in mind what kind of sockets you have when you're buying a new office lamp.
The brightness of your bulb is another key spec as it will determine how well your lamp will light the room. Measured in lumens, different types of lamps provide different strengths or varying wattage. For example, an office lamp that uses a fluorescent bulb can produce 3150 lumens using only 40 watts, whereas an incandescent bulb only produces 1750 lumens in a 100 watt bulb. You can learn more about the different office lamp types in another part of the site.
The last important spec when buying your office lamp is the average life on the bulb. This spec will give you an idea how often you need to go out and buy new bulbs for your office lamp, to show you how much it will cost you in the long run.
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