Metal Halide - ED17 Medium Base

Product Review

ED17 Metal Halide Lamp Features: ED17 Bulb Type, Medium Base Pulse Start Clear or Coated Finish Color Rendering Index (CRI): 65-70 10000 Average Rated Hours 3200-14000 Lumens Universal Burning Position 50W, 70W, 100W or 150W For Use in Enclosed Rated Fixtures 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 in general lighting as