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PAR38 ceramic metal halide bulb, white finish, medium base

GE

GE CMHI23P38WFL/ECO 54W 4850lm 4100K PAR38 light bulb

SKU CH-2EED-B5B81

A 54 W ceramic metal halide PAR38 lamp delivering 4850 lumens at 4100 K with a 30000 hour rated life and CRI 85

  • Product typeFluorescent Tubes
  • 54 W delivers 4850 lm initial output
  • 4100 K colour temperature suits task lighting
  • 30000 h rated life reduces relamping
  • CRI 85 renders colours accurately
  • PAR38 form factor fits standard fixtures

PAR38 CMH lamp for commercial fixtures

This 54 watt ceramic metal halide bulb delivers 4850 initial lumens at a 4100K colour temperature with a CRI of 85 and a 30000 hour rated life. It fits standard PAR38 sockets and is sold new for professional lighting installations.

G5 base and PAR38 envelope limit fixture choice

The lamp requires a G5 bi-pin base and a PAR38 housing, so it only works in fixtures designed for that combination. Buyers needing a different base type or a smaller reflector diameter cannot use this bulb.

CoverGuard coating and linear fluorescent

A protective CoverGuard coating helps contain fragments if the tube breaks, supporting safer maintenance in commercial ceilings. The linear fluorescent design means the lamp is longer than a typical PAR38 halogen, so installers must verify canopy depth before fitting.

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Price $238.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameGE
Product typeFluorescent Tubes

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 54 W version or a lower-wattage option for my fixture?

The 54 W lamp delivers 4850 initial lumens at 4100 K; select it when your ballast and fixture are rated for 54 W and you need that output level.

What does the 4850 lumen rating mean once the bulb is installed and running?

4850 lumens is the initial light output at 4100 K with a CRI of 85; expect some lumen depreciation over the 30000 hour rated life.

The bulb uses a G5 base — what does that cap in practice?

The G5 bi-pin base fits T5 fluorescent fixtures and requires a compatible 54 W program-start or rapid-start ballast to operate correctly.

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