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Metal Halide Bulbs

250 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4200K - ANSI M58/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR250/U - GE 42729


MH-02500

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GE 42729 - 250 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 4200K - ANSI M58/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR250/U
  • ANSI Code: M58/E
  • Bulb Shape: ED28
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Life Hours: 10,000
  • Wattage: 250 Watt

  • Lumens: 20,800
  • Base Type: Mogul (E39)
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Case Quantity: 12
175 Watt - BD17 - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M57 - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/U/MED - GE 18902


MH-01751G

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GE 18902 - 175 Watt - BD17 - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M57 - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/U/MED
  • ANSI Code: M57
  • Bulb Shape: BD17
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 4000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 10,000

  • Wattage: 175 Watt
  • Lumens: 13,600
  • Base Type: Medium (E26) Enclosed Rated
  • Protected: No
  • Case Quantity: 6
175 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M57/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/U - GE 47760


MH-01750

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GE 47760 - 175 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M57/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/U
  • ANSI Code: M57/E
  • Bulb Shape: ED28
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 4000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 10,000

  • Wattage: 175 Watt
  • Lumens: 13,600
  • Base Type: Mogul (E39)
  • Protected: No
  • Case Quantity: 12
100 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Protected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M90/O - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR100/U/MED/O - GE 12381


MHS-010012381

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GE 12381 - 100 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Protected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M90/O - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR100/U/MED/O
  • ANSI Code: M90/O
  • Bulb Color: Clear
  • Life Hours: 15,000
  • Wattage: 100 Watt
  • Lumens: 9,000

  • Protected: Yes
  • Start Method: Pulse Start
  • Diameter: 2.13 in.
  • Case Quantity: 6
70 Watt - BD17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M98/E - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR70/U/MED - GE 12590


GE-12590

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GE 12590 - 70 Watt - BD17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M98/E - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR70/U/MED
  • ANSI Code: M98/E
  • Bulb Shape: BD17
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 4000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 12,000
  • Wattage: 70 Watt

  • Lumens: 5,500
  • Base Type: Medium (E26) Enclosed Rated
  • Protected: No
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Case Quantity: 6
175 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - White Coated - 3900K - ANSI M57/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/C/U - GE 47761


MH-47761

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GE 47761 - 175 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - White Coated - 3900K - ANSI M57/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR175/C/U
  • ANSI Code: M57/E
  • Bulb Shape: ED28
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Life Hours: 10,000
  • Wattage: 175 Watt

  • Lumens: 12,900
  • Base Type: Mogul (E39)
  • Protected: No
  • Case Quantity: 12
100 Watt - BD17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M90 - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR100/U/MED - GE 18680


GE-18680

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GE 18680 - 100 Watt - BD17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M90 - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR100/U/MED
  • ANSI Code: M90
  • Bulb Color: Clear
  • Life Hours: 15,000
  • Wattage: 100 Watt
  • Lumens: 9,000

  • Protected: No
  • Start Method: Pulse Start
  • Diameter: 2.12 in.
  • Case Quantity: 6
39 Watt - T4 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C130/M130/E - GU6.5 Base - Universal Burn - CMH39T/U930GU6.5 - GE 71484


MHC-71484

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GE 71484 - 39 Watt - T4 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C130/M130/E - GU6.5 Base - Universal Burn - CMH39T/U930GU6.5
  • ANSI Code: C130/M130
  • Bulb Shape: T4
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 10,000
  • Wattage: 39 Watt

  • Lumens: 3,400
  • Base Type: GU6.5
  • Protected: No
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Case Quantity: 12
20 Watt - MR16 Spot - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Protected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C156/M156/O - GX10 Base - Universal Burn - CMH/20MR16/830/SP - GE 85101


CMH-GE85101

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GE 85101 - 20 Watt - MR16 Spot - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Protected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C156/M156/O - GX10 Base - Universal Burn - CMH/20MR16/830/SP
  • ANSI Code: C156 or M156
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 12,000
  • Wattage: 20 Watt
  • Lumens: 1,000

  • CB Candlepower: 9,000
  • Beam Angle: 12 Degree
  • Protected: Yes
  • Case Quantity: 12
400 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide - Reduced Envelope - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M59/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR400/U/ED28 - GE 18904


MH-040018904

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GE 18904 - 400 Watt - ED28 - Metal Halide
Reduced Envelope - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M59/E - Mogul Base - Universal Burn - MVR400/U/ED28
  • ANSI Code: M59/E
  • Bulb Shape: ED28
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 4000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 20,000

  • Wattage: 400 Watt
  • Lumens: 36,000
  • Base Type: Mogul (E39)
  • Case Quantity: 12
70 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Protected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M98/O - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR70/U/MED/O - GE 12377


MH-12377

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GE 12377 - 70 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Protected Arc Tube - 3200K - ANSI M98/O - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MXR70/U/MED/O
  • ANSI Code: M98
  • Bulb Shape: ED17
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 12,000
  • Wattage: 70 Watt

  • Lumens: 5,500
  • Base Type: Medium (E26) Open Rated
  • Protected: Yes
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Case Quantity: 12
100 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M90/E - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR100/U/MED - GE 12652


MHS-12652

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GE 12652 - 100 Watt - ED17 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 4000K - ANSI M90/E - Medium Base - Universal Burn - MVR100/U/MED
  • Bulb Color: Clear
  • Color Temperature: 4000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 15,000
  • Wattage: 100 Watt
  • Lumens: 9,500

  • Protected: No
  • Start Method: Pulse Start
  • Diameter: 2.12 in.
  • Case Quantity: 6
20 Watt - MR16 Narrow Flood - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Protected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C156 or M156/O - GX10 Base - Universal Burn - CMH20MR16/830/FL - GE 85110


MHS-85110

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GE 85110 - 20 Watt - MR16 Narrow Flood - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Protected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI C156 or M156/O - GX10 Base - Universal Burn - CMH20MR16/830/FL
  • ANSI Code: C156 or M156
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 12,000
  • Wattage: 20 Watt

  • Lumens: 1,000
  • CB Candlepower: 2,900
  • Beam Angle: 25 Degree
  • Case Quantity: 12
70 Watt - T6 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI M139/E - G12 Base - Universal Burn - CMH70TU/830/G12 - GE 20016 / 67699


MHS-007020016

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GE 20016 / 67699 - 70 Watt - T6 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI M139/E - G12 Base - Universal Burn - CMH70TU/830/G12
  • ANSI Code: M139/E
  • Bulb Shape: T6
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 15,000
  • Wattage: 70 Watt

  • Lumens: 6,200
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Length: 3.56 in.
  • Diameter: 0.57 in.
  • Case Quantity: 12
20 Watt - T4 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide - Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI M156/E - GU6.5 Base - Universal Burn - CMH20T/U830GU6.5 - GE 85086


CMH-85086

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GE 85086 - 20 Watt - T4 - Pulse Start - Metal Halide
Unprotected Arc Tube - 3000K - ANSI M156/E - GU6.5 Base - Universal Burn - CMH20T/U830GU6.5
  • ANSI Code: M156/E
  • Bulb Shape: T4
  • CRI: Standard CRI
  • Color Temperature: 3000 Kelvin
  • Life Hours: 12,000
  • Wattage: 20 Watt

  • Lumens: 1,615
  • Base Type: GU6.5
  • Protected: No
  • Burn Position: Universal
  • Start Method: Pulse Start
  • Case Quantity: 12

What are Metal Halide Lamps?

Most commonly found in street lights, parking lot lights, stadiums, and sports fields, metal halide bulbs, or MH bulbs, emit bright light that increases visibility. To help these lamps safely operate, they must be used with ballasts to regulate the current going to the bulb. Metal halide lamps are available in several different base types, with medium (E26) or mogul (E39) bases being the most common. They also have clear, coated, or shatter resistant lenses. These lamps come in assorted color temperatures and multiple burn positions.

What is Burn Position and Why is it Important?

Burn position is the angle at which the bulb can be installed in a fixture. Some lamps are designed to only be used at certain angles, and installation in the wrong position can negatively impact the life of the bulb. There are three main positions: horizontal, vertical, or universal. Vertical means that it can be used base up or base down, while horizontal means it can only be used parallel to the floor. Universal burn position means that it can be used either vertically or horizontally. Some bulbs even go a step further by specifying a specific degree.

Understanding Color Rendering Index

Color rendering index, often referred to as CRI, measures a light source's ability to accurately portray colors. It is measured on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the highest. Most metal halide lamps have a low color rending index ranging in the 60 to 70 range. However, some metal halide bulbs have a high color rendering index of 90. Metal halide lamps that have a high CRI include flood lamps used for retail lighting and grow lamps. So, if you have an application where you need the colors to be as accurate as possible, you will want a bulb with a higher CRI. The lower the number, the more faded the colors will look.

Types of MH Bulbs

Aquarium lights, as the name implies, are used for illuminating aquariums. Moon pulse mercury lamps are used to reproduce the look of moonlight for landscaping, while conversion lamps are used to retrofit high pressure sodium fixtures to metal halide. For security and retail lighting, we offer a variety of PAR lamps that are available in multiple beam angles. Suitable for track and recessed lighting, metal halide MR16s have a GX10 base. The most common shapes are the ED17 and BD17 lamps. They can be found in a variety of applications ranging from warehouse lighting to street lamps and are available in multiple wattages. As the wattage goes up, so does the Lumen output (amount of light the bulbs produces).

What are ANSI Codes?

ANSI (American National Standards institute) codes are used with MH bulbs to be able to easily tell what ballast can be paired with the lamp. ANSI codes are typically 3 to 4 characters long. The first letter tells the type of lamp. The rest of the characters tell you what ballast to use. For example, if your bulb has the code M91, then it must be used with a ballast that has the same code on it.

Do you need assistance finding the right bulb for your application? Or are you unsure about what type of ballast is compatible with your halide lamp? Call to speak to a member of our helpful team at 1-800-624-4488.