The 500-Watt version of the Dennard IR Lamp
has a rating of 4000 hours. It is a bulb that has been especially
designed for the Dennard lamp. The 300-Watt version has a rating
of 2000 hours.
Bulb life can be affected significantly by supply
voltage. In areas where the voltage present is higher than normal
(greater than 230V) a voltage reducer is available and may be
required to incease the bulbs life.
In general lamps have an expected bulb life
of 2000 to 3000 hours @ 230V, however some 12V units can have
a longer life.