Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This third Question of the Day, on the proposed cessation of GLS lamp production, is answered by Osram’s Dhiru Galani:
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Question: Recent press and media sources have signposted the proposed discontinuation of 'tungsten filament' ( GLS) lamps. Am I correct in thinking that only GLS types are being targeted? I ask, as there are numerous applications for which an incandescent type is essential, ie:
- Photographic/slide projection.
- Built-in lighting in electrical equipment such as ovens/refrigerators.
- All dimmable commercial and domestic luminaires such as chandeliers.
- Decorative lamps/reflector lamps.
- Halogen floodlighting.
- Tubular tungsten halogen lamps, 'striplite' types.
The new electrical regulations would mean that in domestic installations, a qualified electrician would need to be contracted to remove dimmer switch circuits at considerable cost to households and businesses. Will any of the listed types be retained in circulation?
Answer: In terms of the use of GLS lamps in the UK, it is my understanding that only GLS lamps used for normal lighting may be affected by the proposed ban. This is in an initial stage and nothing has been finalised in what may be included or not.
UK Editor, James Hunt adds: Please note that, while the questioner lists the applications 'for which incandescent lamps are essential', in fact, modern light sources are available for several of these applications. To take just one example, LED lighting is already being used in fridges/freezers, having many advantages over incandescents / fluorescents in this application (copes with low temperatures better, more reliable, longer life, less susceptible to damage etc).
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