Are you specifying electric lamps and you need information on the wattage and service life of the commonly used electrical lamps? Here we have listed the wattage, efficiency (lumen/watt) and service life (hours) of some commonly used electric lamps to aid in selecting the right lamps.
| Lighting Technology | Power (Watt) | Efficiency (Lumen/watt) | Service Life (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Incandescent |
3 - 1,000
|
10 - 15
|
1,000 - 2,000
|
| Halogen Incandescent |
5 - 500
|
15 - 25
|
2,000 - 4,000
|
| Fluorescent tube |
4 - 56
|
50 - 100
|
7,500 - 24,000
|
| Compact fluorescent lamp |
5 - 40
|
50 - 80
|
10,000 - 20,000
|
| HP Mercury Vapor |
40 - 1,000
|
25 - 55
|
16,000 - 24,000
|
| High-Pressure Sodium |
35 - 1,000
|
40 - 140
|
16,000 - 24,000
|
| Low-Pressure Sodium |
35 - 180
|
100 - 185
|
14,000 - 18,000
|
| Metal halide |
30 - 2,000
|
50 - 115
|
6,000 - 20,000
|
LED
|
0.05 - 0.1
|
10 - 30
|
40,000 - 100,000
|
| Source : Schneider Electric | |||