{"product_id":"thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-150w-4200k","title":"Thorgeon metal halide lamp G12 150W 12500lm 4200K – HID, T6 tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorgeon metal halide lamp is a professional-grade HID gas discharge lamp that produces an extremely powerful light output of 12,500 lumens with a neutral white shade of 4200 K. Suitable for shop lighting, exhibition spaces, sports halls, large lobbies, and general lighting in industrial halls. Requires an external HID ballast and ignitor — does not operate directly on mains voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG12 base. Requires an external HID ballast + ignitor. Ignition time 1–4 minutes, re-ignition requires cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-notice product-notice--warning\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Order product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDelivery time approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from order. Availability can be checked in the shopping cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp type: Metal halide lamp (HID, Metal Halide gas discharge lamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Thorgeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase: G12 (bi-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower: 150 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp operating voltage: 80–100 V (internal discharge voltage — not mains voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous flux: \u003cstrong\u003e12,500 lm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor temperature: 4200 K (neutral white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor rendering index (CRI): 70–79\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous efficacy: 83.3 lm\/W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp shape: tubular, single-ended (clear glass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp designation: T6 (diameter 22.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal ballast required: Yes (HID ballast + ignitor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverall length: 100 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct code (EAN): 4752280005652\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a metal halide lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA metal halide lamp (MH) is a gas-discharge lamp that produces extremely strong and uniform light by combining high-pressure mercury with metal halides. This gives the lamp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh luminous efficacy\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12,500 lm from a single lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral color temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4200 K (natural white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModerate color rendering\u003c\/strong\u003e — CRI 70–79\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall physical size\u003c\/strong\u003e — only Ø22.5 × 100 mm produces 12,500 lm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal ballast and ignitor required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp \u003cstrong\u003edoes not operate directly on mains voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e — it requires an external HID ballast and ignitor. Important notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe internal lamp voltage is 80–100 V, not the same as mains voltage (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ballast must be rated for a 150W metal halide lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn ignitor is required to start the lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation requires the expertise of an electrician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible ballasts can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/liitantalaitteet-kuristimet\"\u003eElectrical Supplies → Ballasts\/Chokes\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition time and re-cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe behavior of HID lamps differs from LED and fluorescent lamps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition time to full power:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1–4 minutes after switching on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-ignition after power outage:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires 5–20 minutes of cooling — a hot lamp cannot be reignited immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring lifetime:\u003c\/strong\u003e color temperature may shift slightly and light level may decrease (typical HID phenomenon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, HID lamps are best suited for spaces where lighting is on for long periods and short on\/off cycles are not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e — clothing stores, jewelry shops, exhibition spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor advertising luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e — large billboards, facades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSports fields and indoor sports halls\u003c\/strong\u003e — general lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParking areas and multi-story car parks\u003c\/strong\u003e — high floodlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobbies and concert venues\u003c\/strong\u003e — event lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial halls and warehouses\u003c\/strong\u003e — general lighting with high ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED alternative — a long-term investment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMetal halide lamps are being phased out of the market as LED technology develops. LED alternatives offer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLonger lifespan (LED 50,000–100,000 h vs MH 6,000–15,000 h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLower energy consumption (LED 150–200 lm\/W vs MH 83 lm\/W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstant full power (no ignition time)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo cooling time for re-ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, this Thorgeon metal halide lamp is suitable for maintaining existing HID systems and for applications where LED conversion is not yet possible. Also, explore our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/led-teollisuusvalaisimet\"\u003eLED Industrial Lights\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the lamp only in a suitable enclosed fixture — due to UV radiation, open installation can be dangerous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not touch a hot lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the lamp breaks, proceed with caution — contains a small amount of mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the end of its life, recycle according to the WEEE directive at a WEEE collection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire has a G12 base and is designed for a 150W metal halide lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that an external HID ballast and ignitor are used (150W MH rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn off power at the main switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the lamp — do not touch the glass with fingers (grease can cause a hot spot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn on the power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWait 1–4 minutes for full power to be achieved\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the lamp glows steadily without flickering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, explore our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/monimetallilamput\"\u003eother metal halide lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Thorgeon","offers":[{"title":"150W \/ 4200K \/ G12","offer_id":57268777156952,"sku":"4752280005652","price":41.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2171\/6917\/files\/1be87fbfd83b05a5e036d25d4cb84045a14e4f74.png?v=1778507760","url":"https:\/\/www.lumenled.fi\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-150w-4200k","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}