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Philips 175W metal halide bulb ED17 shape clear glass E26 base

Philips

Philips 232496 175W Metal Halide Standard Bulb

SKU CH-PVSY-XEXM6

175 W pulse-start metal-halide bulb delivers 17 500 lumens at 4 000 K with a 15 000-hour rated life

  • Power rating175
  • Light output17500
  • Color temperature4000K
  • Lifespan (hours)15000
  • Color rendering68
  • Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • High 17500 lumen output for large-area illumination
  • 175 W power rating delivers strong metal halide performance
  • 4000 K cool white colour temperature suits commercial spaces
  • 15000 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 68 CRI provides functional colour rendering for general use

Philips 232496 Metal Halide Bulb

The Philips 232496 is a 175 watt pulse-start metal halide lamp built for commercial and outdoor fixtures that require high-output cool white light. It serves facility managers and contractors who need reliable illumination for warehouses, parking areas or sports courts. The E26 medium screw base fits standard mogul sockets without adapters.

Pulse Start and 4000K Output

Pulse-start technology reduces warm-up time and improves colour stability compared with older probe-start designs. The 4000K colour temperature delivers a neutral cool white appearance suited to task lighting and security applications. A colour rendering index of 68 provides adequate colour discrimination for general area lighting but is not intended for retail display or precision work.

17500 Lumens at 175 Watts

The lamp produces 17500 lumens at 175 watts, making lumen output the key figure for matching existing ballasts and fixture spacing. Buyers who need a different lumen package or a lower wattage for the same fixture should verify ballast compatibility before ordering.

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Price $39.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePhilips
Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
Display
Light output17500
Power
Power rating175
More details
Color temperature4000K
Lifespan (hours)15000
Color rendering68

Questions about this item

How often will the 175W metal-halide bulb need replacement if run continuously?

At the rated 15000 hours, a 24/7 schedule means roughly 1.7 years before the lamp reaches end of life and requires replacement.

What limits sustained operation of this 17500-lumen lamp first?

The 15000-hour rated life is the primary limit; after that point light output drops and the lamp must be replaced.

How much heat and power does the 175W E26 bulb add when running all day?

It draws a steady 175 watts, converting most of that energy into heat, so expect a noticeable temperature rise in enclosed fixtures.

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