Specification Sheet
12/13/2011
LU250
Project:
High Pressure Sodium Lamps
High Pressure Sodium
250 Watt ET18 (Clear) Lamp
Ordering Information
Howard Catalog Number (Ordering Code) LU250
UPC Code 01196
ANSI Designation S50
Description High Pressure Sodium
Package Quantity 24
Physical Characteristics
Bulb Size ET18
Bulb Finish Clear
MOL
LCL
Base Mogul
MOL (Maximum Overall Length) 9.65
LCL (Light Center Length) 5.7
Operating Characteristics
Lamp Watts (Nominal) 250
Approx. Initial Lumens 28,000
Approx. Mean Lumens 27,000
Average Rated Life (Hours) 24,000+
Color Temperature (K) 2,100
CRI (Color Rendering Index) 22
Operating Position
Universal
Catalog#:
Approved by:
Note:
1. If the outer glass is broken, shut off the power immediately and remove the
lamp after it has cooled.
2. Use only auxiliary equipment meeting ANSI standards. Use within voltage
limits recommended by ballast manufacturer.
3. Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture, corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.
4. Replace the lamp if the outer glass bulb has been scratched, cracked or
damaged in any way.
5. Do not use this lamp in a xture, which redirects a substantial portion of the
energy toward the arc tube and its immediate vicinity, as this may lead to early
lamp failure.
6. Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If arc tube is broken, avoid
skin contact with any of the contents or fragments.
7. The arc tube of this lamp contains sodium and mercury. Although this product meets TCLP, please dispose in accordance with federal, state and local
requirements.
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8. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for
High Pressure Sodium Lamps: These lamps must be operated
in xtures designed for use with High Pressure Sodium Lamps.
The xture wattage (rating) must match the wattage indicated on the outer
glass bulb. Do not scratch the outer bulb or subject it to pressure as this could
cause the outer bulb to crack or shatter.
Operating the lamp improperly may result in PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, BURNS and FIRE.
9. Specications subject to change. Actual results may very.