Medical Halogen Lamps: Choosing The Correct Replacement
Understanding Medical Halogen Lamps
Medical halogen lamps are used where accurate and focused lighting is required, including dental, medical, veterinary and specialist equipment.
Choosing the correct replacement is important because small differences in specifications can affect performance.
Check Your Existing Lamp First
Before ordering a replacement, check:
Lamp Code
Look for the information printed on the existing lamp.
Examples:
- Philips codes
- Osram references
- Dr Fischer numbers
- Welch Allyn references
Voltage
Medical lamps are available in different voltages:
- 6V
- 12V
- 24V
Always match the original specification.
Wattage
Common medical halogen lamps include:
- 20W
- 35W
- 50W
- 75W
- 100W
- 150W
The correct wattage is important for safe and reliable operation.
Base Type
Check the lamp connection.
Common bases include:
- G4
- G5.3
- G6.35
- GZ4
- GZ9.5
Similar-looking lamps may have different bases.
Reflector Design
Some medical lamps use specialised reflectors to direct light precisely.
This is especially important for:
- Dental lights
- Examination lights
- Specialist equipment
Common Applications
Medical halogen lamps are used in:
- Dental equipment
- Medical examination lights
- Veterinary equipment
- Laboratory systems
- Optical equipment
Avoid Choosing By Appearance Only
Two lamps can look almost identical but have different:
- Voltage
- Wattage
- Base type
- Reflector design
Always confirm the lamp specifications before ordering.
Need Help Finding The Correct Lamp?
If you are unsure, send NZ Lights:
✓ Photo of the existing lamp
✓ Equipment model
✓ Any markings on the lamp
Our team can help identify the correct replacement.
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About NZ Lights
NZ Lights is a New Zealand-owned specialist lighting supplier with over 5 years of experience supplying replacement lamps for healthcare, dental, commercial, industrial and specialist applications.
From medical examination lights and dental equipment to specialist halogen, fluorescent and LED lamps, we help customers identify difficult-to-find replacements using model numbers, lamp specifications and equipment requirements.
Whether you're replacing a single bulb or sourcing lamps for a hospital, clinic, business or facility, our team is here to help you find the correct solution.
Need help identifying your lamp? Contact NZ Lights or send us a photo of your existing lamp, and we'll help you find the correct replacement.
