A23 Mercury Vapor Lamp

Product Review

A23 Mercury Vapor Lamp Features: A23 Bulb Type Medium Base Coated Finish 6000 Average Rated Hours 4000 Lumens 100 Watts 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. Mercury Vapor: Uses a small amount of liquid mercury sealed in a quartz tube with argon gas Produces both visible and invisible UV light. Used in street lighting, parking lots, general flood lighting, and places where long life is not required and color rendering isnot