Lamp Identification

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Third component defines finish or bulb size:
  • T tubular
  • PAR64 parabolic reflector
  • F fluorescent coated
  • L double ended linear
  • C clear
  • SP30 particular fluorescent coating
Some metal halide lamps are restricted as to their burning position:
  • BDHcap (base) down to horizontal
  • BUH cap up to horizontal
  • H horizontal
  • BU cap up
  • V vertical
  • U universal (often omitted)
  • HBDhorizontal to cap down
  • HOR restricted horizontal position (must be used with correct E39p lampholder)
Other cap sizes and styles such as E26, E39 Mogul etc. are used in the USA.



Figure 2.25. Typical Multi-Vapor order code.

Mercury Lamps The first component of Mercury order code defines the type of lamp:
  • H is the first letter of Hg, the international chemical symbol for mercury.
  • HR for American mercury lamps.
  • HMLI for blended lamps containing a tungsten filament as the ballast.
The second component defines the wattage of the lamp. The next component relates to the variants such as:
  • DX = Deluxe
  • DX = Superdeluxe
  • R = reflector bulb
The final component defines the lamp cap:
  • 27 = E27 (ES)
  • B22 = B22d-3 (3-pin BC)
  • 40 = E40 (GES)


Figure 2.26. Typical Kolorlux Mercury order code.

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