175W/250W Metal Halide - E39 Base

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T15 Metal Halide Lamp T15 Bulb Type E39 (Standard Mogul) Base Clear Finish Color Rendering Index (CRI): 65 10000 Average Rated Hours 14000-21000 Lumens Color Temperature: 4000K Universal Burning Position 175W or 250W Standard (Probe) Start. Enclosed Rated. Universal Burning Position. HID (High Intensity Discharge) Basics: The operational concept of HID lamps are very similar to fluorescent lamps. HID lamps include Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, High Pressure Sodium/Low Pressure Sodium (SOX). In an HID lamp, the electrical arc, gasses and metals are contained in the arc tube. Like fluorescents, HID lamps require a ballast to control the electrical current in the arc tube. HID lamps need a start-up time to reach their full brightness. This usually takes 5 to 10 minutes. Metal Halide Uses metal halides of sodium iodide and scandium iodide Most popular and widely used in the HID category Used