8.1 Choosing the Right Lamp [PDF/57KB]
Part of the expertise of the lighting designer is the ability to find the most suitable combination of lamp and luminaire to light a given environment. Choosing the correct lamp depends upon what is required of the lighting.

8.2 Tungsten Halogen Lamps [PDF/55KB]

8.3 Flourescent Lamps [PDF/115KB]

8.4 Compact Flourescent Lamps [PDF/57KB]

8.5 Metal Halide Lamps [PDF/57KB]

8.6 Sodium Vapour High Pressure Lamps [PDF/60KB]

8.7 Mercury Vapour Lamps [PDF/47KB]

8.8 Induction Lamps [PDF/52KB]

8.9 Light Emitting Diodes [PDF/336KB]

8.10 Lamp Coding Systems – LBS/ILCOS [PDF/90KB]

8.11 Characteristic Values of the Major Lamps [PDF/133KB]

8.12 Energy Efficiency of Luminaires [PDF/41KB]

8.13 Circuits [PDF/273KB]

8.14 Properties of Electronic Ballasts [PDF/109KB]

8.15 Voltage Drop [PDF/57KB]

8.16 Fusing [PDF/52KB]

8.17 Wiring Regulations [PDF/52KB]

8.18 Fault Detection [PDF/58KB]