Philips: light and warmth for the barn
The brothers Frederik and Gerard Philips founded the company in 1891 in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. In 2018 the lighting division became an independent company called Signify. It still makes lamps under the well-known Philips name, using a licence from Royal Philips. For many farmers the name stands above all for bulbs that do their job reliably in the barn.
Philips at Agrarzone
We stock the Philips infrared lamp in clear hard glass with 150 watts. It creates a warm spot wherever young animals need heat: in the piglet nest, when rearing chicks, in the lamb creep or in the whelping box. The heat goes straight to the animal, without you having to warm the whole room. What matters is a suitable holder with a protective guard that is designed for heat lamps, and a safe distance from the bedding.
Frequently asked questions
Why hard glass for an infrared lamp?
Hard glass copes much better with changes in temperature. If water splashes onto the hot lamp, it is far less likely to crack than a lamp made of ordinary glass.
How high should I hang the lamp?
Watch your animals. If they huddle tightly right underneath, lower the lamp. If they move away from the cone of light, it is too close and should hang higher.