GE 22159 CMH70PAR30L830FL

Product Overview

GE 22159 CMH70PAR30L/830/FL ConstantColor — 70W Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30L Flood Lamp, 3000K, E26 Base

The GE 22159 CMH70PAR30L/830/FL ConstantColor is a 70-watt Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) PAR30L long-neck flood lamp from GE Lighting, designed for retail floor lighting, showroom illumination, and general architectural lighting requiring broad, uniform area coverage. With an E26 medium base, ANSI M98/O, 40° flood beam spread, protected arc tube with integrated UV control, 3000K warm white color temperature, CRI 82+ (up to 94), 4,700 initial lumens, ~10,000 candela max beam candlepower, and a rated life of 13,000 hours, this lamp delivers energy-efficient CMH performance rated for both open and enclosed fixtures. Requires a 70W CMH electronic ballast. Verify ANSI code, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.

Wattage

70W

CMH PAR30L

Lumens

4,700 lm

Initial Output

Color Temp

3000K

CRI 82+

Beam Spread

40°

Flood

Rated Life

13,000 hrs

Average Life

Technical Specifications

Brand	GE Lighting
Series	ConstantColor CMH PAR30L
GE Order Code	22159
Description	CMH70PAR30L/830/FL
Lamp Type	Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) — PAR30L Long Neck Flood
Wattage	70W
ANSI Code	M98/O (Open Rated)
Initial Lumens	4,700 lm
Max Beam Candlepower (CBCP)	~10,000 cd
CRI	82+ (up to 94)
Color Temperature	3000K Warm White (830)
Beam Spread	40° Flood
Base Type	E26 Medium Screw
Arc Tube	Protected, with integrated UV control
Fixture Rating	Open or Enclosed
Ballast Requirement	70W CMH electronic ballast — ANSI M98, M139, or M143
Warm-Up Time	2–3 minutes
Hot Restrike Time	10–15 minutes
Rated Average Life	13,000 hours
Mercury Content	Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations

Product Overview

The GE 22159 CMH70PAR30L/830/FL is a ConstantColor ceramic metal halide PAR30L lamp engineered for uniform, wide-area illumination where broad coverage is preferred over a tight spotlight. The 40° flood beam spread and 4,700 initial lumens deliver consistent warm white light across retail floors, showroom areas, and general architectural spaces — applications where even illumination matters more than concentrated beam intensity.

The protected arc tube design with integrated UV control allows this lamp to be used safely in both open and enclosed fixtures, providing flexibility across a wide range of fixture types without UV exposure concerns. CMH technology delivers significantly better color rendering and lumen maintenance than standard metal halide, with CRI ranging from 82 up to 94 depending on production lot — important for retail and showroom environments where accurate color rendering affects merchandise presentation.

Important: This lamp requires a 70W CMH electronic ballast specifically rated for ANSI M98, M139, or M143. It cannot be operated directly on line voltage or with incompatible ballast types.

Compatible Applications

Retail floor lighting — 40° flood beam for general floor illumination and broad merchandise display coverage.
Showroom and gallery lighting — Uniform, warm-white area illumination with high color rendering.
Hotel lobbies and public commercial spaces — General interior lighting requiring broad, even coverage.

Before Ordering — Verify

ANSI Code: Confirm your ballast is rated for M98, M139, or M143 (70W CMH).
Ballast Type: This lamp requires a 70W CMH electronic ballast — not compatible with direct line voltage or standard MH ballasts.
Base Type: Confirm fixture socket accepts E26 Medium Screw.
Beam Spread: Confirm 40° flood is appropriate for your application — this is a wide-coverage beam, not a spot.
Fixture Rating: Confirm fixture is rated for open or enclosed CMH operation as appropriate.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

CMH Ballast Required: Use only with a 70W CMH electronic ballast matched to ANSI M98, M139, or M143. Do not connect to line voltage directly.
Allow Warm-Up Time: Allow 2–3 minutes for full output after starting.
Hot Restrike: After switching off, allow 10–15 minutes before restarting.
Do not operate a damaged or cracked lamp. Replace immediately if the outer envelope shows any damage.
Maintenance: Keep fixtures ventilated and sockets clean to maximize lamp life.
Mercury Content: Contains mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash. Recycle through an approved lamp recycling program. Visit lamprecycle.org for local options.

Compliance

Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. This product cannot be shipped to CA, CO, HI, ME, MN, OR, RI, or VT due to state mercury lamp regulations.
Verify RoHS compliance status with the GE manufacturer specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.