lamp
Let an agent handle lamps by type, light source, power, efficiency, safety and disposal.
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Purpose and description
Let an agent handle lamps by type, light source, power, efficiency, safety and disposal.
A device that produces light, typically from an electric lamp (bulb) in a fitting, including desk, floor and ceiling lamps, spotlights and decorative lamps.
What it is for: Providing light for tasks, ambience and safety.
It can be install and use it; choose efficient light sources; check electrical safety; recycle old lamps.
Distinguishing features
Produces light
Fitting and light source differ
Efficiency varies by technology
Some contain mercury
What it looks like
Fittings with shades, stands or mounts holding a light source.
Physical character
LED efficacy: 80-200 lm/W - typical
colour temperature: 2200-6500 K - warm to cool
How it is recognised
Light source and fitting
Energy labels
Decorative types such as salt or aroma lamps
Related models
is a kind of - device
uses - electricity
is regulated by - rules
is disposed of as - end of life
In practice
Families and kinds
desk and floor lamps
ceiling and wall lamps
spotlights
decorative lamps
light sources: LED, fluorescent, halogen, incandescent
Standards and regulation
EU Ecodesign and energy labelling for lighting
EN 60598 luminaire safety
WEEE Directive
Failure modes and hazards
Fire from overheating or wrong bulbs
Electric shock
Mercury in broken fluorescent lamps
Flicker and glare
Also called
+13
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.lamp
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Type Which lamp.
Type and source.
Fitting
Desk, floor, ceiling.
Fitting
Lamp type.
- What type of lamp is it? definition
- What light source does it use? definition
Output
Light and colour.
Output
Light output.
- How bright is it, and what colour temperature? measurement
- Is it dimmable? definition
Efficiency Energy use.
Efficiency saves energy.
Power
Watts and lumens.
Power
Power and efficacy.
- What is its power and efficacy? measurement
- What energy class? provenance
Upgrade
LED retrofit.
Upgrade
Upgrade options.
- Can it use a more efficient light source? action
- Is the fitting compatible? boundary
Safety Electrical and heat.
Lamps can cause fires.
Electrical
Wiring and bulbs.
Electrical
Electrical safety.
- Is the bulb within the rated wattage? boundary
- Is wiring safe? boundary
Placement
Heat and fabrics.
Placement
Safe placement.
- Is it placed away from flammable materials? boundary
- Is it stable? boundary
End of life Disposal.
Some lamps need special disposal.
Recycling
WEEE.
Recycling
Recycling.
- How should the lamp and bulbs be recycled? action
- Where? action
Breakage
Mercury lamps.
Breakage
Breakage response.
- What should be done if a fluorescent lamp breaks? action
- Is ventilation needed? action
What the second pass must settle
- Should lamp types be separate entries?
- How should light sources and fittings be linked?
- How should decorative claims (such as salt lamp benefits) be assessed?