GE LED HID Replacement Lamp ED23.5 - LED80ED23.5M/750

Product Overview

GE LED80ED23.5M/750 93125008G — 80W LED HID Replacement Lamp, ED23.5, 5000K, E26 Medium Base, Ballast Bypass Type B

The GE LED80ED23.5M/750 (Order Code 93125008) 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 5000K daylight 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

5000K

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	93125008G
Manufacturer Part Number	LED80ED23.5M/750
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	5000K
CRI	>70
Rated Life	50,000 hours (L70)
Dimmable	Do not use with phase-cut dimmers. Dimming functions only with external Variac control devices.
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)
Surge Protection	6kV
Safety Certifications	cULus
Energy Certifications	Not DLC eligible — E26-base products are excluded from DLC qualification per manufacturer specification
Mercury / Lead Content	Contains no lead or mercury — RoHS compliant
Carton Quantity	3 (Standard Pack Quantity)
UPC	043168518543
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/750 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. Unlike its EX39 mogul-base counterparts, this lamp uses a standard E26 medium screw base, making it suitable for fixtures originally fitted with E26-based HID lamps; the ED23.5 bulb shape still matches the ANSI length and diameter of the traditional 250W HID lamp it replaces.

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 E26-base products in this family are not eligible for DLC qualification, so this SKU should not be specified where DLC listing is required for a utility rebate program. Dimming is supported only through external Variac control devices — standard phase-cut (Triac) dimmers are explicitly not compatible and should not be used with this lamp.

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.

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: Do not use with phase-cut (Triac) dimmers. Dimming is supported only via external Variac control devices.
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 E26-base SKU is not eligible for DLC qualification; 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.
Dimmer Compatibility: Do not connect to phase-cut dimmers. Use only with external Variac control devices if dimming is required.
Damp Location Use: Confirm fixture rating matches installation environment; not rated for hazardous or air-tight explosive locations.

Compliance

cULus listed. Not eligible for DLC qualification (E26 base).
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.