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Clear glass tubular metal halide bulb with medium base

GE

GE 12653 100 watt Metal Halide standard bulb 4000K 15000h CRI 70

SKU CH-KFTJ-AMVND

100 watt metal halide bulb delivering 4000K light for 15000 hours with a CRI of 70

  • Power rating100
  • Color temperature4000K
  • Lifespan (hours)15000
  • Color rendering70
  • Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • 100 watt output for bright area lighting
  • 4000K cool white colour temperature
  • 15000 hour rated life reduces replacements
  • CRI 70 suitable for general illumination
  • Quartz metal halide high intensity discharge technology

GE 12653 100W Metal Halide Bulb

The GE 12653 is a 100 watt metal halide lamp designed for high intensity discharge fixtures. It produces a 4000K colour temperature with a CRI of 70 and a rated life of 15000 hours. This standard bulb suits commercial and outdoor lighting installations requiring bright white illumination.

Suits HID fixtures with compatible ballasts

Buyers needing a screw-in replacement for incandescent or LED lamps cannot use this bulb because it requires a specific HID ballast to operate. It is also unsuitable for applications demanding high colour accuracy, as the CRI of 70 renders colours less faithfully than higher-index sources.

4000K colour temperature defines the light

The 4000K rating delivers a neutral white output that balances warmth and clarity for general area lighting. If a warmer or cooler tone is required for the space, a bulb with a different colour temperature must be selected instead.

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGE
Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
Power
Power rating100
More details
Color temperature4000K
Lifespan (hours)15000
Color rendering70

Questions about this item

How often will the GE 12653 100 watt Metal Halide bulb need replacing?

The bulb is rated for 15000 hours of operation; plan replacement when light output drops noticeably or the lamp no longer starts.

What limits continuous running of this 100 watt Metal Halide lamp?

The 15000 hour rated life is the primary limit; lumen maintenance declines over this period until replacement is needed.

How much heat does the GE 12653 100 watt Metal Halide bulb produce during all-day use?

As a 100 watt High Intensity Discharge lamp, it converts most input power into heat; ensure the fixture is rated for this wattage and provides adequate ventilation.

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