GE LED HID Replacement Lamp ED23.5 - LED80ED23.5M/740

Product Overview

GE LED80ED23.5M/740 22768 — 80W LED HID Replacement Lamp, ED23.5, 4000K, E26 Medium Base, Ballast Bypass Type B

The GE LED80ED23.5M/740 (Order Code 22768) is an 80-watt LED HID replacement lamp from GE/Current Lighting Solutions, designed as a Type B ballast-bypass retrofit for 150W HPS or 250W metal halide fixtures. This ED23.5 corn-cob style lamp uses an E26 medium base and matches the ANSI length and diameter of the HID lamp it replaces, with omnidirectional light output for compatibility with existing fixture optics. With 4000K neutral white color temperature, CRI greater than 70, 12,000 initial lumens, 150 LPW efficacy, and a rated life of 50,000 hours, this lamp delivers 3.3x longer life than metal halide while using 60–75% less energy. cULus certified, Damp location rated. The existing fixture must be rewired to bypass the ballast. Sold 3 per carton. Verify ballast bypass wiring and voltage range before ordering.

Wattage

80W

150 LPW

Lumens

12,000 lm

Initial Output

Color Temp

4000K

CRI >70

Replaces

150W HPS/250W MH

Type B Bypass

Rated Life

50,000 hrs

5-Year Warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand	GE / Current Lighting Solutions
GE Order Code / SKU	22768
Manufacturer Part Number	LED80ED23.5M/740
UL Type	Type B (Ballast Bypass)
Bulb Shape	ED23.5
Base Type	E26 Medium
Input Voltage	120–277V
Wattage	80W
Wattage Replacement	150W HPS / 250W Metal Halide
Initial Lumens	12,000 lm
Efficacy	150 LPW
Color Temperature	4000K
CRI	>70
Rated Life	50,000 hours (L70)
Dimmable	No — this lamp does not support dimming.
Max Overall Length (MOL)	7.8"
Diameter (MOD)	3.7"
Minimum Fixture Compartment Volume	367 in³ (approx. 9" x 6" x 7" / 23 x 16 x 18 cm)
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C to 50°C
Location Rating	Damp
Fixture Compatibility	Open or Enclosed (not suitable for air-tight, explosive, or hazardous fixtures)
Safety Certifications	cULus
Energy Certifications	Not DLC qualified per manufacturer data — verify at qpl.designlights.org/solid-state-lighting
Mercury / Lead Content	Contains no lead or mercury — RoHS compliant
Carton Quantity	3 (Standard Pack Quantity)
UPC	043168227681
Warranty	5-year limited warranty
Patents	Covered by U.S. Patents 10788163 and 10508776 (and potentially other pending applications)

Product Overview

The GE LED80ED23.5M/740 is a Type B ballast-bypass LED lamp engineered to directly replace a 150W HPS or 250W metal halide HID lamp, requiring the existing fixture to be rewired to bypass the ballast entirely. This eliminates the ongoing cost and hassle of ballast replacement and maintenance, while delivering 3.3 times longer service life than metal halide and using 60–75% less energy for similar light output. This lamp uses a standard E26 medium screw base rather than the EX39 mogul base found on other ED23.5 variants, making it suitable for fixtures originally fitted with E26-based HID lamps.

GE's proprietary active cooling design enables this lamp's compact, high-output construction, with omnidirectional light distribution similar to traditional HID lamps — this allows the LED replacement to work effectively with existing fixture reflector optics designed around an HID lamp's light pattern. Note that this SKU does not support dimming of any kind, including external Variac control — unlike most other lamps in this family, it is intended for fixed-output operation only.

Compatible Applications

HID retrofit projects — Direct ballast-bypass replacement for 150W HPS or 250W metal halide fixtures with an E26 medium base socket.
Area, site, wall pack, and general-purpose fixtures — Where ballast bypass wiring is permitted and the fixture uses an E26 socket.
Commercial and industrial facilities — Seeking substantial energy savings and reduced maintenance versus legacy HID lighting in fixed-output applications.

Before Ordering — Verify

Ballast Bypass Required: The existing fixture must be rewired to bypass the ballast entirely — this is a Type B lamp, not a plug-and-play ballast-compatible retrofit.
Base Type: Confirm your fixture uses an E26 medium socket — this lamp is not interchangeable with EX39 mogul-base sockets without an adapter.
Input Voltage: Confirm your circuit falls within 120–277V.
Existing HID Wattage: Confirm you are replacing a 150W HPS or 250W metal halide lamp.
Dimming: This lamp does not support dimming in any configuration.
Physical Fit: Confirm 7.8" MOL and 3.7" diameter fit within your fixture housing, with a minimum compartment volume of 367 in³ (approximately 9" x 6" x 7").
DLC Status: This SKU is not DLC qualified per manufacturer data; do not specify it where DLC listing is required for utility rebates.
Carton Quantity: Minimum order quantity is 3 units (1 carton).

Safety and Installation Guidelines

Disconnect power before installing or servicing.
Qualified Electrician Required: Ballast bypass wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician familiar with rewiring HID fixtures for Type B LED lamp operation.
No Dimming: Do not attempt to connect this lamp to any dimming control, including external Variac devices.
Damp Location Use: Confirm fixture rating matches installation environment; not rated for hazardous or air-tight explosive locations.

Compliance

cULus listed. Not DLC qualified per manufacturer data.
RoHS compliant — contains no lead or mercury. No mercury-related shipping restrictions apply.
Covered by U.S. Patents 10788163 and 10508776 (and potentially other pending applications).
5-year limited warranty.