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GE 100 watt metal halide bulb with medium base

GE

GE 18680 MXR100/U/MED 100 W metal halide standard bulb

SKU CH-DRQA-GY70V

100 W metal halide bulb delivers 15 000-hour life with a 70 CRI rating

  • Power rating100 W
  • Lifespan (hours)15000
  • Color rendering70
  • Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • Bright, crisp light with a 70 colour rendering index
  • 100 watt metal halide output for demanding fixtures
  • 15 000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • Universal burn position fits many mounting orientations
  • GE 18680 model engineered for reliable HID performance

Product Identity

The GE 18680 MXR100/U/MED is a 100 W metal halide high intensity discharge bulb designed for general illumination. It delivers a colour rendering index of 70 and a rated lifetime of 15000 hours in a standard base format.

Suitable Applications

This lamp suits fixtures that require a 100 W metal halide source with a medium base and universal operating position. It is not for buyers who need a higher colour rendering index, a different wattage, or a lamp compatible with standard incandescent sockets.

Included Components

The package contains the single quartz metal halide bulb only; no ballast, ignitor, or additional hardware is supplied. The installer must provide a compatible HID ballast and fixture rated for 100 W operation.

How it compares

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

Price $26.99
Pricier than about 64% 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

What fixture and ballast do I need for the 100 W metal halide bulb?

It requires a medium-base socket and a ballast rated for 100 W metal halide operation; the fixture must be enclosed and rated for high-intensity discharge lamps.

Can I keep my existing medium-base ballast when switching to this lamp?

Only if the ballast is marked for 100 W metal halide; a ballast for a different wattage or lamp type will not start the MXR100/U/MED correctly.

How do I confirm the bulb is performing as specified after installation?

The lamp should reach full brightness within a few minutes, show a CRI of 70, and deliver its rated 15000-hour life when run on the correct ballast in an enclosed fixture.

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