Sodium Floodlights
There are two varieties of sodium lamp which are used for different reasons. The lamp uses sodium to produce light and comes in low pressure or high pressure variety. These sodium lights cause less pollution than some similar working types of lights and so are popular within places that have large lighting needs – for example cities which have large astronomical observation points often have these types of lights inside.
If you go for a low pressure sodium lamp then this means you are choosing one which has a tiny amount of neon and argon gas and solid sodium. This is stored in the borosilicate glass gas discharge tube. The light usually takes a few minutes to warm up so until it reaches it full bright yellow state you will notice a faint red or pink glow whilst it warms up.
For those technology minded the light produces a more or less monochromatic light about around 589.3nm wavelength.
The alternative to this is the high pressure sodium lamps which are smaller. These also have an extra mercury element inside them which as a result has a dark pink glow when lit and a pink/orange light when it is fully on. In this type of lamp the main source of light comes from the sodium D-Line. These high pressured versions are most popular amongst gardeners and are widely used in indoor garden setups. Believe it or not, many street lights are also powered by this type of lamp.
So, that’s the technical part of the way. Whatever you need one of these lamps for; we will have one to suit. We have a massive range of brands, shapes and sizes to make sure that we cater for every need. Have a browse through the lamps that are on offer and take your pick. We can then deliver direct to your door to make your whole shopping experience hassle free.
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