Ultraviolet radiation burns from high intensity mercury vapor light bulbs are a public health concern, especially in schools and other indoor facilities where the light bulbs may be subject to damage.
Can I replace mercury vapor bulb with LED?
LED corn cob lights are one of the most efficient ways to replace metal halide, mercury vapor, and high-pressure sodium HID bulbs.
Do mercury vapor lights use a lot of electricity?
Compared with newer HID lighting, mercury vapor isn't very energy efficient. The “efficacy”—or amount of light produced per unit of electricity consumed—is 20-60 lumens per watt. This is better than incandescent lamps (about 15-20 lumens per watt), but significantly lower than other HID lighting.
Do mercury vapor lights get hot?
Mercury Vapor Bulbs They give off heat, visible light and UVB rays. That said, they're best used as basking bulbs, because the heat and UV rays are highest right under them. There's not much away from them. These bulbs do get very hot and can overheat a small enclosure.
How do I convert my mercury vapor light to LED?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMQGvWK-uLg
WHAT LED is equivalent to 175 watt mercury vapor?
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How do you convert sodium vapor to LED?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjW_ayUWTPg
Are mercury vapor lights being phased out?
According to the act, mercury vapor security lights are being phased out to “protect the environment” and to “promote energy efficiency” in lighting. According to the ban, existing fixtures can remain in service but, as they burn out, they must be replaced with newer, more efficient lighting alternatives.
How many lumens is 175 watt?
Brand SYLVANIA
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Color Temperature
Life Hours 24,000
Wattage 175 Watt
How many lumens is a mercury vapor bulb?
Mercury vapor lamps are more energy efficient than incandescent and most fluorescent lights, with luminous efficacies of 35 to 65 lumens/watt. Their other advantages are a long bulb lifetime in the range of 24,000 hours and a high intensity, clear white light output.
Are Mercury Vapour lamps dangerous?
Risks/Benefits However, if the outer bulb breaks, and the inner tube continues to produce unshielded light, intense UV radiation is emitted. UV exposure at this level can cause eye and skin burns, blurred or double vision, headaches, and nausea.
Are mercury vapor bulbs safe for humans?
Mercury vapor is released when the bulb is broken. Inhaling mercury vapor is hazardous to your health. Breathing in mercury vapors may cause symptoms such as cough, fever, difculty breathing, nausea, vomiting, headaches, increased salivation and an acute metallic taste in the mouth.
Are mercury vapor lights banned?
Although the bulbs are still widely available, the United States banned the sale of mercury vapor ballasts in 2008. According to the ban, existing fixtures can remain in service but, as they burn out, they must be replaced with newer, more efficient lighting alternatives.