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Does a halogen bulb produce more heat than an incandescent?

April 26, 2017bulb halogen heat incandescent

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Does a halogen bulb produce more heat than an incandescent?

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No, an incandescent and halogen bulb of the same wattage will produce approximately the same amount of heat. When operating, both bulbs will be hot to the touch. Both should be turned off and allowed to cool before handling.