Osram HCI-T 150W G12 Metal Halide Lamp

An Osram POWERBALL HCI-T metal halide lamp, 150W, G12 base — a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp for warehouse, industrial, and large commercial spaces needing strong, efficient illumination. This is trade-only equipment: it requires a matched ballast and ignitor and must be fitted by a qualified electrician.

What does installation involve?

This lamp is not a plug-and-play swap — it needs a compatible ballast (electronic or magnetic) plus a separate ignitor, and is only approved for use in a fully enclosed luminaire designed for it. New installations and lamp swaps in existing fittings should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Key Features

• G12 base, high-intensity discharge (metal halide) technology
• Available in 830 Warm White (3000K) and 942 Cool Daylight (4200K)
• Enclosed-luminaire rated for safety

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Warehouse and industrial high-bay lighting
• Large commercial and retail spaces
• Outdoor and facade floodlighting in enclosed fittings

FAQ

• Can I install this myself?
  No — this is HID equipment requiring a matched ballast and ignitor in an enclosed luminaire. Installation and lamp replacement should be done by a qualified electrician.
• What's the difference between 830 and 942?
  830 gives a warmer 3000K tone with CRI 89; 942 gives a cooler 4200K daylight tone with a higher CRI of 95 — pick based on the space's colour requirements.
• How long does this take to warm up or restart after switching off?
  Full brightness takes a few minutes after switch-on, and a hot lamp typically needs to cool for several minutes before it will restrike — this is normal for metal halide lamps and not a fault.
• Can I use this in an open fitting?
  No — Osram approves this lamp only for use in fully enclosed luminaires designed for it, for safety reasons.