- New light bulbs
- The first bulbs removed from the market
- And halogen bulbs?
- Different types of light
- ECO halogen lamps
- Energy saving light bulbs (low consumption lamps)
- LED bulbs
- What benefits for which bulb technology?
- Buy a lamp: read the packaging
- Explanatory chart of returns
Today, lighting accounts for almost 20% of global energy consumption. Almost half of the bulbs installed will be banned in the coming months by the European Directive.
The new European regulation fits perfectly into the fight against global warming with the irreversible decision to phase out the market for energy-consuming bulbs.
New light bulbs
The end of incandescent bulbs (European directive)
- from September 1st, 2009
Removal * of bulbs over 80 W (950 lm) and all frosted light bulbs ** - from September 1st, 2010
Removal * of bulbs over 65 W (725 lm) - from September 1st, 2011
Removal * of bulbs over 45 W (450 lm) - from September 1st, 2012
Removal * of bulbs over 7 W (60 lm)
* From this date manufacturers and importers will no longer be able to sell these bulbs.
** Excluding energy class A bulbs
See table of returns at the end of the article
The first bulbs removed from the market
About 50% of the bulbs will be removed from the market, however alternatives exist. The bulbs concerned can be replaced by ECO halogens, energy saving bulbs or LEDs.
Replaced by | Replaced by | Replaced by | |
Frosted incandescent bulb (not clear) 40 W | Halogen bulb ECO 28 W | Energy Saving Bulb 7 W | LED bulb 8 W |
And halogen bulbs?
Halogen bulbs above 75W and energy class F and G are prohibited. However, ECO OSRAM halogen bulbs (with a power of more than 75 W) are energy class C and therefore remain authorized. They are for halogen pencils the only possible alternative.
Replaced by | |
Standard R7s 500W halogen pencil | HALOLINE® ECO 300 W |
HALOPIN® frosted 40 W standard | HALOPIN® ECO clear 33 W |
Different types of light
Key indicators to compare different performance and lighting qualities.
The right amount of light
Luminous flux: This is the total amount of light emitted by a light source. It is expressed in lumens.
Luminous efficiency: the ratio between the luminous flux of a source and its power consumption. The unit of luminous efficiency is the lumen / watt (lm / W).
Lighting: creating atmospheres
Color temperature: Depending on the type of bulb, you can create a warm or cool atmosphere.
Lamp life
It varies considerably depending on the type of bulb. On average, 1000 hours equals 1 year of life for a daily firing of about 3 hours a day.
ECO halogen lamps
Change for controlled energy and quality of light.
Saves up to 30% energy *
• Lifetime of 2 to 4 years
• Bright light
• Excellent color rendering
• Many shapes and caps
* 1.5 times less than an incandescent bulb
Change for controlled energy and quality of light.
Saves up to 30% energy *
• Lifetime of 2 to 4 years
• Bright light
• Excellent color rendering
• Many shapes and caps
* 1.5 times less than an incandescent bulb
Substitution for incandescent bulbs | ||
Standard shape - big E27 base and B22 bayonet | Flame shape - small E14 | Spot R50 and R53 ES - E14, E27 socket |
Substitution for halogen lamps mains voltage (230 V) | ||
Spotlight HALOPAR® ECO - GU10 base | HALOLINE® ECO pencil - R7s base | HALOPIN® ECO Nugget - G9 base |
Substitution for low voltage (12 V) halogen bulbs operating with transformer | ||
HALOSTAR® ECO Nugget - G4 / GY6.35 base | DECOSTAR® ECO spot - GU5.3 base |
Energy saving light bulbs (low consumption lamps)
Change for everyday energy saving.
Saves up to 80% energy *
• Life span from 6 to 20 years
• Exist in warm white or cold white
• Fast ignition
• Available in small base (E14), large screw base (E27) and bayonet (B22)
• Must be recycled
* 5 times less than an incandescent bulb
DULUX® INTELLIGENT for specific applications | Available shades White hot | Immediate ignition Quick light | Lifetime Up to 20 years |
DULUX® SUPERSTAR | Available shades Warm white or cold white | Immediate ignition Quick light | Lifetime Up to 15 years |
DULUXSTAR® | Available shades Warm white or cold white | Immediate ignition - | Lifetime Up to 10 years |
LED bulbs
Change and choose the lighting mood or lighting.
Saves up to 90% energy *
• Life span from 10 to 35 years
• Available in warm white, cool white, color and color changing
• Insensitive to shocks and vibrations
* 5 times less than an incandescent bulb
bulbs | Decorative lighting | General lighting |
PARATHOM® Classic 8 W * | √ | |
PARATHOM® Standard 0.5 to 2.3 W * | √ | √ |
PARATHOM® Color 0.5 to 2.3 W * | √ | |
Spot PARATHOM® R50 6 W * | √ | |
Spot PARATHOM® PAR 16 5 W * | √ | |
PARATHOM® PAR 16 2 W * | √ | √ |
DECOSpot® 2 W * | √ |
* All these bulbs are 230 V.
What benefits for which bulb technology?
The use of a specific light technology is preferred depending on the application.
The table below allows to precisely target the best light solution to bring.
glow | Halogen ECO | Energy saving bulb | Bulb LED | |
Performance | ★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
Luminous efficiency | 10-15 lm / W | 15-25 lm / W | 50-85 lm / W | 45 lm / W * |
Energy saving | 0% | Up to 30% | Up to 80% | Up to 90% |
Average life time ** | 1 year | 2 to 4 years | 6 to 20 years | 10 to 35 years |
CO2 savings (gain / bulb / year) *** | - | approx. 9 kg CO2 | approx. 25 kg CO2 | approx. 30 kg CO2 |
Budget | High energy | Excellent value | Very good return on investment | Very good return on investment |
Light quality | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Color rendering | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
Ease of substitution | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | |
Use on dimmer | Yes | Yes | Dulux® DIM only | No |
Unlimited ignition | Yes | Yes | Dulux® Facility | Yes |
Immediate ignition, full power | Yes | Yes | Yes DULUX® SUPERSTAR | Yes |
Use in cold places | Yes | Yes | Not recommended | Yes |
* For a PARATHOM® CLASSIC 8W LED. ** Based on an average daily use of 2.7 h. *** For a combined energy of 0.5 kg CO2 / kWh.
Buy a lamp: read the packaging
Access all the necessary information at a glance.
Performance up to the shape of the bulb, the information is complete.
Specific added value of the light bulb
- Power with incandescent equivalence
- Lifetime (in years)
- Economy realized
- Immediate ignition
- Tint: hot or cold
- Base type
- Gold, Silver or White Headband depending on the range
March 23, 2009 implemented a European regulation aiming at the gradual withdrawal of the most energy-inefficient domestic non-directional lamps including, in particular, conventional incandescent lamps.
Between September 1, 2009 and September 1, 2012, they will disappear completely to be replaced by lamps that consume less energy: more economical and more efficient than incandescent lamps and therefore better for the environment.
Technology and type of lamps | Use and application | Light type | Average life (1) | Energy saving (3) |
High efficiency halogens The most beautiful lights | Excellent quality of light • Highlighting colors and space • Usable on dimmer • Suitable for all types of luminaires • Instant ignition | Soft, white and shiny light | Up to 3 years | B C Between 30 and 50% |
CFL The most economical lights | Little greedy, very resistant and offering a very good quality of light for a general lighting • The widest choice of models • Almost instantaneous ignition • Usable on dimmer or timer (depending on models) | Several light scenes to choose from (soft or intense light according to the models - see indications on the packaging) | Up to 15 years | AT Up to 80% |
LED lamps * The most durable of lights * LED (Light Emitting Diode) or LED (Light emitting diode) | The solution of the future. Very low consumption and a very long life, this makes it the most environmentally efficient solution • Exists in many forms and finishes, in limited powers • Dimmable (depending on the model) • Instant ignition | Several light moods to choose from (soft or intense light according to the models - see indications on the packaging) | Up to 25 years | A (2) Up to 90% |
(1) based on 3 hours of ignition per day, depending on the models (see packaging).
(2) LED lamps do not yet have energy classifications. Regulations on this subject are being drafted.
(3) compared to an incandescent lamp.
Explanatory chart of returns
(photos / visuals: © Osram, except special mention)
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