What is a Electro-magnetic Ballast (Magnetic Ballast) ?

In most cases a table lamp with a soft shade is not suited for doing tasks that require seeing small details, such as reading or cross-stitch. Table lamps are designed to look pretty with your furniture and give a soft, warm glow. The shade diffuses the light and prevents more intense, focused light from reaching your task.

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The general term applied to fluorescent lamps that are single-ended. Some CFLs have integral ballasts and medium or candelabra screw bases for easy replacement of incandescent lamps.

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Full spectrum lighting replicates natural sunlight. This is used for correct color perception where it is imperative to match colors. Proponents of full spectrum lighting say that it reduces glare, increases productivity, operates cooler, and may increase feelings of well being due to the simulation of natural daylight. It is important to note that while some companies market their products as being "full spectrum" lamps, almost any flourescent lamp can become a "full spectrum" lamp by simply us...

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Fluorescent light is perfectly safe for your eyes. Sometimes very old fluorescent fixtures or a malfunctioning fixture may cause the fluorescent bulb to produce a noticeable flicker. This is most common in Fluorescent fixtures which do not have elctronic starter ballasts.  This flicker may be annoying, but it does not cause harm to your eyes.

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High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights are the new generation headlights that are fitted to most luxury cars and most new cars can have them fitted as an (expensive) option. This technology has been in home and commercial lighting for years.  They produce 300% more light than standard halogens and yet use less power. The HID Xenon (not Zenon) lighting technology is significantly different to the conventional halogen bulbs that use a heated tungsten filament. Unlike Halogen lamps, H...

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