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Double-ended metal halide lamp with gold-plated caps and SFC10-4 base

Philips

Philips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE Lamp 1200W 100V 110000lm 750h SFC10-4

SKU CH-NSH4-QDGA6

MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE metal halide lamp with SFC10-4 base delivers 110000 lumens at 6000 K for 750 hours in the Philips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot

  • Product typeProject Lamp
  • Product colorAssorted
  • 1200 W metal-halide output delivers 110000 lumens for high-intensity stage lighting
  • 6000 K colour temperature provides pure white light close to the black-body line
  • Gold-plated SFC10-4 caps reduce heat stress to extend lamp and holder life
  • Double-ended T6.5 design enables any burning position at higher operating temperatures
  • 750-hour rated life supports consistent performance across entertainment and architectural installations

Purpose-built entertainment lamp

The Philips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE Lamp is a 1200 Watt metal halide bulb rated at 100 Volts. It serves entertainment, effect and architectural lighting applications where consistent colour and high output are required. The SFC10-4 base matches the original 28714-4 specification for direct replacement in compatible fixtures. Buyers needing a different wattage, voltage or base type cannot use this lamp.

Thermal and electrical characteristics

Gold-plated caps on the double-ended design provide superior heat protection to minimise premature lamp and holder failures. P3 technology allows operation at higher temperatures in any burning position while extending service life. The lamp draws 13.6 Amps and delivers a 6000 Kelvin colour point close to the black body line for pure white light. No cooling method, noise figure or power-efficiency metric is provided beyond these electrical ratings.

Accessory impact on performance

The bulb ships as a single replacement unit without additional cables, controllers or software. Gold plating on the caps is a permanent construction feature that protects the lamp-holder interface rather than a separate accessory. Rated life is 750 hours at 110000 nominal lumens with consistent colour impression across the MSR range. Installers requiring mounting hardware, dimming modules or alternative colour temperatures must source those separately.

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Price $106.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameJaspertronics
Model namePhilips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot-LAMP
Part numberPhilips Vari-Lite VL3500 Spot-LAMP
Product typeProject Lamp
Product colorAssorted

Questions about this item

How is the SFC10-4 base lamp installed in the VL3500 Spot fixture, and what step is often missed?

Insert the double-ended lamp so the gold-plated caps seat fully in the holder; the step often missed is verifying both caps make firm contact before locking the fixture, otherwise poor connection causes early failure.

What maintenance or replacement will the MSR Gold 1200 SA/DE lamp need after its rated life?

After 750 hours at 1200 W the lamp reaches end of life and must be replaced; no user-serviceable parts exist, so keep a spare 100 V metal-halide unit with the same SFC10-4 base on hand.

What limit appears first when the lamp runs continuously at 1200 W and 13.6 A?

The 750-hour rated life is the first hard limit; sustained operation at full power will reach this point before colour shift or lumen depreciation becomes critical.

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