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What Are Krypton and Xenon Bulbs?

Krypton and xenon bulbs will no longer be available after July 2023. Krypton and xenon bulbs are incandescent bulbs with special gasses inside to create a light that is brighter than standard incandescent bulbs, much like halogen. These bulbs are exceptionally bright, crisp bulbs with a very high CRI rating similar to halogen. These lights have less yellow coloring than a halogen bulb, meaning the colors and details are purer.

The gasses inside these incandescent bulbs make them much brighter and longer lasting than conventional incandescent bulbs. These bulbs burn cooler than halogen but have the same excellent color rendering. They are excellent for reading!

LED Replacements for Quartz Halogen Bulbs & Lamps

Note: Most Quartz Halogen lights are no longer manufactured. LED lights with a 3000 Kelvin are replacement lights for the yellow/white color of quartz halogen which closely mimics the light quality of a spring morning, The LED bulbs are also available in other Kelvin colors including 2700 to 5000 Kelvin.



The new LED bulbs are available in a wide range of shapes and applications, including Bi-Pin lamps, standard bulb shapes, BR and PAR flood lamps, and special application shapes.

LED sizes and shapes may be different from the old style Quartz halogen bulbs.