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Clear ED17 quartz metal halide bulb with E26 base

GE

GE 12381 100 W ED17 E26 metal halide standard bulb

SKU CH-AR7V-8T23N

Delivers 100 W pulse-start metal halide light with 15000-hour life and CRI 70

  • Power rating100 W
  • Lifespan (hours)15000
  • Color rendering70
  • Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • 100 W metal halide output for bright illumination
  • 15 000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • ED17 shape fits standard E26 sockets
  • CRI 70 delivers acceptable colour rendering
  • GE PulseArc Multi-Vapor quartz construction

GE 12381 100 W Metal Halide Bulb

The GE 12381 is a 100 W quartz metal halide lamp with an ED17 envelope and E26 base. It delivers a colour rendering index of 70 and a rated life of 15000 hours. This protected Multi-Vapor PulseArc bulb suits commercial and outdoor fixtures requiring high-intensity discharge light.

Who This Suits

Buyers replacing a 100 W ED17 metal halide lamp in an existing E26 socket will find a direct match. It is not for users who need a screw-in LED replacement, a different wattage, or a bulb with a higher colour rendering index.

Deciding Specification

The 100 W rating and ED17 envelope determine whether this lamp fits the ballast and fixture. Verify the fixture requires a 100 W metal halide source with an E26 base before purchasing.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in General-Purpose & Specialty Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $24.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).
Power rating 100 W
Typical for this category: the median of 162 items is 70 W.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameGE
Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
Power
Power rating100 W
More details
Lifespan (hours)15000
Color rendering70

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 100 W ED17 E26 version or a different wattage for my fixture?

Choose the 100 W ED17 E26 model when your fixture is rated for exactly 100 W and accepts an E26 base; other wattages will not match the ballast or socket.

What does the 15000 hour lifetime mean once the bulb is installed in a real fixture?

It indicates an average rated life of 15000 hours under normal cycling; actual hours vary with start frequency, ambient temperature and ballast condition.

The E26 base is standard, but what does the PulseArc Multi-Vapor system cap in practice?

The PulseArc Multi-Vapor design works with compatible pulse-start ballasts to deliver 100 W output at a CRI of 70; it will not operate on standard probe-start gear.

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