{"product_id":"thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-70w-4200k","title":"Thorgeon metal halide lamp G12 70W 6000lm 4200K – HID, T6 tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorgeon metal halide lamp is a professional-grade HID gas discharge lamp that produces 6,000 lumens of light output with a 4200 K neutral white color. The lower power model is suitable for advertising luminaires, pole and bollard lights, smaller retail lighting, and powerful floodlights for patios and yards. 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. Warm-up time 1–4 minutes, re-ignition requires cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 (two-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower: 70 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\u003e6,000 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): 60–69\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous efficacy: 66.6 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: 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct code (EAN): 4752280005638\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 (MH) lamp is a gas discharge lamp that produces strong and consistent 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 — 6,000 lm from a single lamp even at lower power\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\u003eGeneral lighting color rendering\u003c\/strong\u003e — CRI 60–69 (suitable for general lighting, not for applications requiring precise color rendering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size\u003c\/strong\u003e — only Ø22.5 × 90 mm produces 6,000 lm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70W vs 150W — when to choose lower power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLower power MH lamps are particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller stores\u003c\/strong\u003e — clothing stores, bookstores, small specialty shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvertising luminaires and floodlights\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium-sized light signs and building facades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole and bollard lights\u003c\/strong\u003e — pole height 4–8 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller parking areas\u003c\/strong\u003e — local car parks (not large centers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance of older luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e — when an existing system is designed for a 70W MH lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need higher light output for a larger space, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-150w-4200k\"\u003e150W model\u003c\/a\u003e (12,500 lm).\u003c\/p\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 (choke) and ignitor. Important notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe internal voltage of the lamp is 80–100 V, not the same as the mains voltage (230 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ballast must be rated for a \u003cstrong\u003e70W metal halide lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e (not 150W or other power ratings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn ignitor is needed 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\u003eWarm-up time and cool-down\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\u003eWarm-up time to full power:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 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 re-ignited 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\u003eHID 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\u003eCRI 60–69 — for general lighting, not color accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe color rendering index (CRI 60–69) of this lamp is slightly lower than that of the 150W model (CRI 70–79). In practice, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for general lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e — parking areas, warehouses, outdoor lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor differences are not precisely distinguishable\u003c\/strong\u003e — e.g., the colors of clothes and jewelry may appear different compared to natural light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for retail lighting where color accuracy is important\u003c\/strong\u003e — clothing stores, jewelry stores, exhibition spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need better color rendering for retail lighting, consider the more powerful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-150w-4200k\"\u003e150W model (CRI 70–79)\u003c\/a\u003e or an LED alternative.\u003c\/p\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 as LED technology develops. LED alternatives offer a longer lifespan (LED 50,000–100,000 h vs MH 6,000–15,000 h), lower energy consumption, instant full power, and no cool-down time for re-ignition. However, this Thorgeon metal halide lamp is suitable for maintaining existing HID systems and for applications where an LED replacement cannot yet be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/led-teollisuusvalaisimet\"\u003eLED industrial luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/valonheittimet\"\u003efloodlights\u003c\/a\u003e categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety notices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the lamp only in a suitable enclosed luminaire — 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, act carefully — it 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 70W metal halide lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that an external HID ballast and ignitor are used (\u003cstrong\u003e70W MH\u003c\/strong\u003e rated, not 150W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn off the power at the main switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the lamp — do not touch the glass with your 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 to reach full power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the lamp burns steadily without flickering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/monimetallilamput\"\u003eother metal halide lamps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Thorgeon","offers":[{"title":"70W \/ 4200K \/ G12","offer_id":57268704543064,"sku":"4752280005638","price":37.7,"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-g12-70w-4200k","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}