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Clear ED28 glass bulb with mogul screw base

GE Lighting

GE Lighting MVR250/U/PA 250W ED28 Metal Halide HID Light Kit

SKU CH-P85C-WRZWA

A 250W metal halide HID light kit with an ED28 clear glass bulb delivering 22,400 lumens at 3900K colour temperature and a 15,000-hour rated life

  • 22,400 lumens deliver bright white illumination
  • 3,900 K colour temperature suits commercial and industrial spaces
  • 15,000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • Universal burning position allows flexible fixture mounting
  • 250 W metal halide technology provides efficient high-output lighting

250 W ED28 Metal Halide Light Kit

The GE Lighting MVR250/U/PA is a 250-watt metal halide HID lamp with an ED28 glass envelope and mogul screw base. It produces 22,400 lumens at a 3900 K colour temperature with a CRI of 62. The lamp is rated for 15,000 hours of universal burning in enclosed fixtures.

Replaces older probe-start metal halide lamps

This kit upgrades installations still running legacy probe-start metal halide systems that share the same M138/M153 ANSI code and mogul base. The jump is worth it when the existing ballast supports pulse-start operation and the fixture is rated for enclosed use. It does not suit open fixtures or ballasts that lack pulse-start ignition.

Mogul base limits fixture choice

The E39 mogul screw base restricts use to industrial high-bay or low-bay luminaires designed for ED28 envelopes. The 8 1/4 inch overall length and 3 1/2 inch diameter require adequate housing clearance. The lamp is not dimmable and is shatter-resistant, so it cannot be used in fixtures demanding dimming control or open-rated lamps.

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Price $23.99
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Brand nameGE LIGHTING

Questions about this item

Will the mogul screw (E39) base fit my existing fixture socket?

Yes — the bulb uses a standard mogul screw (E39) base that matches any socket made for that base type.

What ballast do I need to install this 250 W metal halide lamp?

You must use a ballast rated for ANSI code M138 or M153; the lamp is ballast-dependent and will not start without the correct one.

When should I plan to replace this lamp based on its rated life?

The rated life is 15,000 hours; replace it once output drops noticeably or after that many operating hours.

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