On Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:48:44 GMT, Clive Mitchell wrote:

In message .com,
writes
Halogens are fine for indoor use from a UV pov. But they run intensely
hot, and are thus a fire risk if used in plugin lamps, or near high
shelves. The light source is also very intense, so direct view should
be prevented. Theyre not especially energy efficient or long lived. And
300w is a bit much for your average home office, though it would be
fine if its large and has a high ceiling. I've worked in a high ceiling
room lit by 3x 500w halogens, and the only noticeable difference was
harder shadows, plus looking up just wasnt something anyone wanted to do.

I use a 300W floodlight with glass front and wire shield above my
workshop bench. I like the heat and sheer intensity of the light which
feels like working in the sun. This is particularly nice in the winter.
The genuinely full spectrum of a tungsten halogen lamp would make it the
ideal SAD lamp.

The lamps last a LONG time and are extremely cheap.
Clive Mitchell
http:/www.bigclive.com

....and see the above website ('Things to Make & Do' - Make a Chandelier) for a halogen lighting
fixture where UV is the least of your worries.... great stuff!