Calculate Heat Produced by 12V 50W Halogen Lamp

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The discussion centers on calculating the heat produced by a 12V 50W halogen lamp, which has a maximum brightness of 1200 candela. The user seeks a method to estimate the heat output without using a thermometer. It is noted that the lamp produces 50W of power, which correlates to heat generation. However, the actual temperature can vary based on environmental conditions and the lamp's design. Ultimately, direct measurement is recommended for accurate temperature assessment.
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hello there, i hope you can help me..

i have a halogen lamp 12V 50watt, in this lamp datasheet, i read there is 1200 cd (MAX).

is there any way to know how much the heat that lamp produces? without i testing using thermometer ..
 
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It produces 50W.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
It produces 50W.

is there any way i know about the temperature ?
 
You will have to measure it. The temperature depends on both the source and the environment.
 

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