Lamp Efficiency
| Light Source | Average Rated Life (Hours) | Efficacy (Lumens per Watt) | CRI Range | CCT Range (K) | Startup Time (Minutes) | Dimming Range (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incandescent | 750-5000 | 20 | 97-100 | 2500-2800 | 0 | 0-100 | |
| Halogen | 6000 | 22 | 98-100 | 2650-3150 | 0 | 0-100 | |
| LED | 50000-100000 | 100+ | 80+ | 2700-8000 | 0 | 0-100 | |
| Flourescent (Linear) | 60000 | 60-100 | 70-90 | 2700-8000 | 0 | 1-100 | |
| Fluorescent (Compact) | 6000-15000 | 45-90 | 82-92 | 2700-6500 | 0 | 1-100 | |
| Fluorescent (Induction) | 50000-100000 | 70-90 | 80 | 2700-6500 | 0 | 1-100 | |
| Mercury Vapour | 24000 | 40-60 | 15-50 | 3200-6800 | 0-10 | 10-100 | |
| High Pressure Sodium | 40000 | 70-140 | 22-30 | 1900-2100 | 0-5 | 50-100 | |
| Quartz Metal Halide | 20000 | 64-110 | 62-75 | 3200-4500 | 0-10 | 50-100 | |
| Ceramic Metal Halide | 30000 | 80-120 | 95 | 2800-4500 | 0-10 | 50-100 | |
| Low Pressure Sodium | 14000-18000 | 180 | N.A | 1700 | 0-10 | N.A | |