Is 2 X 200W Halogen Considered High Power For Living Room Main Light?

[Erwinong 0]

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting a lamp for my living room main light. It uses 2 x 200W of halogen bulbs. Is this considered high power consumption?

I have no idea on what is considered energy-saving or normal for such ceiling-hanging lights. Hope I can get some help here. Thank you!

[whisper 0]

2 x 200W sounds seriously high power consumption.

I will be using 2x14W philips downlights. Imagine even I on all 10pcs of them (which is unlikely to on all everyday) together, the power consumption compare with your 1pcs of lamp is....quite big difference.

The normal ceiling light we use in bedroom only 2x 36W which is bright enough for a bedroom.

Also I am wondering how much heat this lamp will be generating since it is halogen. Did you ever try to put your hand near to the lamp when it is on?

To me halogen = heat + high power consume. If you use it as main light means you are going to on it for quite long hour everyday, you will easily feel the heat in your living room and also your utility bill.

[Erwinong 0]

Ya, I thought it's high power consumption also. I don't have the chance to try with this lamp but I've tried normal halogen bulb. Yes, it's warm.

LED ceiling mounted lamp or chandelier seems not common. I find for main light, LEDs still lose out to halogen in terms of brilliance and light quality.

Most people these days also seem to use downlights that make using a main light unnecessary. But I feel a main light will "decorate" the room.

2 x 200W sounds seriously high power consumption.

I will be using 2x14W philips downlights. Imagine even I on all 10pcs of them (which is unlikely to on all everyday) together, the power consumption compare with your 1pcs of lamp is....quite big difference.

The normal ceiling light we use in bedroom only 2x 36W which is bright enough for a bedroom.

Also I am wondering how much heat this lamp will be generating since it is halogen. Did you ever try to put your hand near to the lamp when it is on?

To me halogen = heat + high power consume. If you use it as main light means you are going to on it for quite long hour everyday, you will easily feel the heat in your living room and also your utility bill.

Edited October 31, 2011 by Erwinong

[whisper 0]

For hanging pendants with LED, they generate soft blue lights. Too little lights for reading, lost the brilliance compare with halogen bulbs but it is good to create quiet ambient.

If you want to archieve decorative purpose, I would like to suggest you to proceed with the chandelier or hanging pendants at your ceiling but at the same time buy another one or two floor lamps to compensate the brightness for reading purpose. This also create an option at times when you want to save $$ on electricity while having sufficient light source.

Ya, I thought it's high power consumption also. I don't have the chance to try with this lamp but I've tried normal halogen bulb. Yes, it's warm.

LED ceiling mounted lamp or chandelier seems not common. I find for main light, LEDs still lose out to halogen in terms of brilliance and light quality.

Most people these days also seem to use downlights that make using a main light unnecessary. But I feel a main light will "decorate" the room.