G E Lighting 26422 70W Hps Bulb B17 Medium Base 5950 Lumens

Product Description

The G E LIGHTING 26422 is a 70-watt high pressure sodium (HPS) lamp built for commercial and industrial lighting applications. This Lucalox-series bulb delivers 5950 lumens with a rated color temperature of 1900 Kelvins and a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 22, characteristics typical of HPS sources used where efficiency and long lamp life matter more than color accuracy. The B17 shape and medium screw base make it a direct-fit replacement in a wide range of HID luminaires. Rated for 24,000 or more hours, it is suited for high-cycle, continuous-burn installations where frequent relamping is not practical.

This lamp is designed for commercial and industrial environments including warehouses, parking structures, outdoor area lighting, street lighting, and industrial facilities. The medium base fits standard mogul-free HPS fixtures equipped for that socket type. Package quantity is 4 lamps per unit, which suits bulk service calls or scheduled group relamping. Licensed electricians and lighting maintenance technicians are the typical installers for this lamp type.

Key Features

• 70-watt high pressure sodium lamp rated at 5950 lumens initial output
• Long 24,000-plus hour rated life reduces relamping frequency in commercial installs
• B17 bulb shape with medium screw base for broad fixture compatibility
• 1900 Kelvin color temperature delivers the warm-amber output characteristic of HPS sources
• CRI of 22 — appropriate for area and security lighting where color rendering is secondary to efficacy
• Sold in a package of 4 lamps, convenient for group relamping service work

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for commercial and industrial HPS fixtures accepting a 70-watt medium base high pressure sodium lamp in a B17 form factor.

Installation Notes

HPS lamps must be installed by a qualified electrician. Always de-energize the fixture and allow the existing lamp to cool fully before handling, as HPS lamps operate at high internal pressure and elevated surface temperatures. Verify that the ballast is rated for 70-watt HPS operation before installing. HPS lamps require a warm-up period of several minutes to reach full output and will cycle off and restart if power is interrupted during operation.