GE Lighting 96800 CSR1500/S/DE/60 1500W Metal Halide Double Ended Bulb 6000K Bulged Linear
A 1500 watt double-ended metal halide bulb delivering 135000 lumens at 6000K with a CRI of 85
- Power rating1500
- Rated voltage120
- Product shapeDouble-End SFc 10-4
- Sold as1
- Product typeHalogen Bulbs
- Product color6000K
- Delivers 135000 lumens for high-output illumination
- 6000K colour temperature produces crisp cool-white light
- 1500W metal halide design suits demanding fixtures
- Double-ended SFc 10-4 base ensures secure fit
- 85 CRI renders colours accurately
High-Output Metal Halide Lamp
The GE Lighting 96800 is a 1500 watt double-ended metal halide bulb producing up to 145000 lumens at 6000K colour temperature. Its Bulged Linear T6.5 shape and Double-End SFc 10-4 base suit commercial and industrial fixtures requiring intense daylight-quality illumination.
Suited for large-area lighting projects
This lamp fits installations that demand high lumen output from a single 120 volt source with a CRI of 85. Buyers needing lower wattage, a different colour temperature or a single-ended base should consider other options.
Double-ended SFc 10-4 base compatibility
The 5.43 inch overall length and specific double-ended base determine whether this bulb seats correctly in the target fixture. Verify the socket type and physical clearance before purchase.
How it compares
Measured against everything we stock in General-Purpose & Specialty Bulbs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.
- Price $56.99
- Pricier than about 77% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | GE |
| Product type | Halogen Bulbs |
| Product color | 6000K |
| Power | |
| Power rating | 1500 |
| Rated voltage | 120 |
| Size & build | |
| Product shape | Double-End SFc 10-4 |
| In the box | |
| Number of items | 1 |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 135000 lumen or 145000 lumen rating for my 1500W metal halide fixture?
The 135000 lumen figure is the rated initial output for the CSR1500/S/DE/60; the 145000 lumen value represents the upper end of the manufacturer's published range for this bulb type.
What does 135000 lumens actually deliver in a 120V double-ended socket?
At 120 volts the lamp produces approximately 135000 lumens of 6000K light with a CRI of 85, suitable for high-bay or stadium fixtures using the SFc 10-4 base.
How does the SFc 10-4 double-ended base limit installation options?
The SFc 10-4 base fits only fixtures designed for double-ended T6.5 metal halide lamps with 5.43 inch overall length and 1500W rating.
More in General-Purpose & Specialty Bulbs
Similar items
Philips MasterColour CDM-R111 GX8.5 70w 4200K 40D 2850lm 11000h
- 4200K
- High Intensity Disc…
Ushio QIH240-1600T/E 1600 W 240 V halogen standard bulb
- 2500K
- Halogen Bulbs
Antique Light Bulb Co. D1S HID 35W 4300K Standard Bulb
- 35 W
- High Intensity Disc…





