40W Incandescent vs Halogen - which is hotter?

[Simon Lloyd]

Am i correct in saying that a Halogen 40W bulb

generates more heat than a 40W incandescent lamp bulb?

 

Thanks

 

 

[Tim Gill]

Yea your correct on that - i think its to do with the coil in the lamp being closer together, diffrent gas in the bubble and a better reflector.

[Laela]

Halogens vary but, as a rule,  burn much hotter.  They are durable bulbs, but they can break and, if near moisture, can explode.  Contact the bulb company for info on specific bulbs.