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Philips 150 watt T6 metal halide bulb G12 base warm white 3000K

Philips

Philips CDM150/T6/830 150W Metal Halide Bulb

SKU CH-YBJ4-7C9DH

150 watt metal halide bulb delivers 14000 lumens at 3000K with 88 CRI and 12000 hour life

  • TypeHigh Intensity Discharge
  • Lumen Range14000
  • Wattage150
  • Color Temperature3000K
  • Life Time Hours12000
  • Color Rendering Index88
  • 14000 lumens deliver bright illumination for large areas
  • 3000K warm white light creates inviting atmosphere
  • CRI 88 renders colours accurately for display use
  • 12000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 150W metal halide design provides high-intensity discharge output

Philips MasterColor CDM150/T6/830

The Philips CDM150/T6/830 is a 150 watt metal halide lamp with a G12 base and a T6 tubular envelope. It delivers 14000 lumens at a warm 3000K colour temperature and a colour rendering index of 88. The rated lifetime is 12000 hours. This lamp suits retail displays, galleries and indoor public areas that need high output with warm white quality. It is not for buyers who need a standard screw-in base or a lower wattage option.

Sustained output and colour stability

The ceramic discharge tube maintains consistent lumen output and colour point across the 12000 hour life. Warm-up takes a few minutes before full brightness and colour rendering index 88 are reached. Hot restrike is not instant; the lamp must cool before re-ignition after a power interruption. Fixtures must provide the correct ballast and ignitor for 150 watt CDM operation. This lamp is not for applications requiring immediate restrike or frequent switching cycles.

Upgrade path from quartz metal halide

Replacing older quartz metal halide lamps of similar wattage raises the colour rendering index to 88 and improves colour stability over time. The T6 form factor fits existing G12 fixtures designed for 150 watt CDM types. The jump is worth it when display quality and reduced colour shift matter more than initial cost. It does not replace lamps with different base types, wattages or colour temperatures.

Highlights

  • 14000 lumens deliver bright illumination for large areas
  • 3000K warm white light creates inviting atmosphere
  • CRI 88 renders colours accurately for display use
  • 12000-hour rated life reduces replacement frequency
  • 150W metal halide design provides high-intensity discharge output

Specifications

BrandPhilips
TypeHigh Intensity Discharge
Lumen Range14000
Wattage150
Color Temperature3000K
Life Time Hours12000
Color Rendering Index88

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 150 watt metal halide bulb produce during continuous operation?

The 150 watt lamp converts most input power into heat, so the fixture and surrounding area will become very warm during all-day use.

What ballast and socket are required to run this G12 base MasterColor bulb?

You need a compatible 150 watt metal halide ballast and a G12 bi-pin socket rated for the lamp's voltage and ignition pulse.

Will the 3000K 88 CRI output match my older 3000K halogen lamps?

The 3000K colour temperature matches, but the 88 CRI gives slightly different colour rendering compared to typical halogen sources.

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