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Philips MSD 700W metal halide arc bulb, clear glass envelope with compact arc tube

Philips

Philips MSD 700W metal halide arc bulb 55000 lumen 6000K

SKU CH-8M3K-JC3CM

High-intensity discharge arc bulb delivering 55000 lumens at 6000K with a 3000-hour life and 75 CRI

  • Power rating700
  • Light output55000
  • Color temperature6000K
  • Lifespan (hours)3000
  • Color rendering75
  • Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • High-intensity 55000 lumen output for architectural illumination
  • 700 watt metal halide arc technology delivers focused beam control
  • 6000K colour temperature produces crisp night-time white light
  • 3000 hour rated life supports extended installation cycles
  • CRI 75 renders colours accurately for building facades

Philips MSD 700W Metal Halide Arc Bulb

This Philips MSD 700W metal halide arc bulb produces 55000 lumens at a 6000K color temperature. It is a high-intensity discharge lamp designed for architectural and entertainment lighting. The compact arc enables precise beam control in compatible fixtures. Rated life is 3000 hours with a CRI of 75.

Professional Lighting Installers

Suits lighting designers, venue operators and rental houses that need high-output white light for building facades, stages or studios. Not for buyers who want a standard socket lamp, a dimmable source without external gear, or a long-life LED alternative. Requires a matching 700W ballast and appropriate enclosure.

700W HID Arc Lamp with 55000 Lumen Output

The decisive specification is the 700W metal halide arc design delivering 55000 lumens at 6000K. This power and flux level determines fixture compatibility, ballast selection and the intensity available for architectural or entertainment use. Verify that your equipment is rated for this exact wattage and arc type before purchase.

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Price $316.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePhilips
Product typeHigh Intensity Discharge
Display
Light output55000
Power
Power rating700
More details
Color temperature6000K
Lifespan (hours)3000
Color rendering75

Questions about this item

Does the Philips MSD 700W arc bulb ship with a ballast or fixture, or must those be purchased separately?

The item is the lamp only; a compatible ballast and suitable fixture must be sourced separately.

The specs list 55000 lumen output and 6000K colour temperature — how do I decide which version or capacity to choose?

This model is supplied in a single 700W, 55000 lumen, 6000K configuration; no alternative wattages or colour temperatures are offered.

What does the 55000 lumen figure mean once the lamp is installed in a real projector or follow-spot?

It delivers 55000 lumens at 6000K with a CRI of 75 for up to 3000 hours, enabling high-intensity architectural lighting with efficient beam control.

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