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Clear tubular halogen bulb with metal end caps

Satco

Satco 500W T3 Double Ended Halogen Bulb 9500lm 2900K 1500h

SKU CH-YV06-ANJ0C

Double-ended T3 halogen bulb delivers 9500 lumens at 2900K with 100 CRI for 1500 hours

  • Power rating500
  • Light output9500
  • Color temperature2900K
  • Lifespan (hours)1500
  • Color rendering100
  • Product typeHalogen Bulbs
  • High 9500 lumen output for bright illumination
  • Warm 2900K colour temperature creates inviting atmosphere
  • Perfect CRI 100 renders colours accurately
  • 1500 hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 120V R7s double-ended base fits compatible fixtures

500 W T3 Halogen for High-Output Fixtures

The Satco double-ended halogen bulb delivers 9500 lumens at 2900 K warm white with a CRI of 100. It fits R7s bases in 120 V fixtures such as work lights, security floods and studio units. Rated life is 1500 hours. The clear T3 envelope suits directional reflectors.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The lamp consumes 500 watts and operates at the listed 400 to 599 watt range, so the fixture must tolerate sustained high heat. No fan or ballast is present; noise is limited to occasional filament vibration. Surface temperature rises quickly, requiring adequate ventilation around the quartz envelope.

Replaces Older 500 W Double-Ended Halogens

This bulb directly substitutes legacy R7s 500 W halogens that have dimmed or failed. The jump is worth it when the existing lamp no longer reaches 9500 lumens or when colour accuracy matters for tasks needing CRI 100. It is not for buyers who need longer-life LED alternatives or lower-wattage sockets.

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Price $3.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,791 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSATCO
Product typeHalogen Bulbs
Display
Light output9500
Power
Power rating500
More details
Color temperature2900K
Lifespan (hours)1500
Color rendering100

Questions about this item

How do I install the double-ended R7s base correctly, and what is the common mistake?

Insert both ends of the T3 tube into the R7s sockets with the 120 V power off; the step people get wrong is touching the clear quartz envelope with bare fingers, which leaves oils that create hot spots and shorten the 1500-hour rated life.

What maintenance or replacement will this 500 W halogen need later?

The bulb is rated for 1500 hours at 9500 lumens and 2900 K; after that period the filament fails and the entire lamp must be replaced — no internal parts are serviceable.

What limit appears first under sustained use?

The 1500-hour filament life is the first limit; continuous operation at 500 W on 120 V will reach that rated lifetime before any other degradation occurs.

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