Product Overview

GE 42068 CMH39UPAR20FL25 – 39W | 3000K Warm White | CRI 86 | 25 Degrees Beam Spread | Universal | E26 Medium Screw
The GE 42068 CMH39UPAR20FL25 is a 39W 3000K Warm White Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) — PAR lamp with 25 Degrees Beam Spread beam angle, CRI 86, 1,000 initial lumens, E26 Medium Screw base, 10,000 hours rated life. For retail display, architectural accent, hospitality, and directional commercial lighting. UPC: 43168420686. Item: CMH39UPAR20FL25.
Wattage 39W ConstantColo | Color Temp 3000K CRI 86 | Lumens 1,000 Initial lm | Rated Life 10,000 Hours | Base E26 Medium |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: ConstantColor CMH
- GE Order Code: 42068
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMH39UPAR20FL25
- UPC: 43168420686
- ANSI Code: M130/O
- Lamp Type: Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) — PAR
- Wattage: 39W
- Color Temperature: 3000K Warm White
- CRI: 86
- Initial Lumens: 1,000 lm
- Rated Average Life: 10,000 hours
- Base Type: E26 Medium Screw
- Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 3.6in x DIA 2.5in
- Beam Angle: 25 Degrees Beam Spread
- Burn / Operating Position: Universal
- Fixture Compatibility: Open or Enclosed Fixtures
- Start Type: Pulse-Start — requires pulse-start ballast
- Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Product Overview
The GE 42068 CMH39UPAR20FL25 is a 39W 3000K Warm White GE ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide lamp. CMH ceramic arc tube technology delivers CRI 86 color rendering with superior color stability and consistency over lamp life, making it ideal for retail display, architectural accent, hospitality, and directional commercial lighting. Rated life: 10,000 hours.
Requires a compatible CMH ballast. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Applications
- Commercial display and accent lighting – Retail display, architectural accent, hospitality, and directional commercial lighting.
- Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code, wattage, and burn position before ordering. Pulse-start lamps require a pulse-start ballast.
Safety and Installation
- Pulse-start ballast required. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket.
- Fixture: Open or Enclosed Fixtures.
- Burn position: Universal.
- Allow warm-up time: 2–5 minutes for full output.
- Hot restrike: Allow 7–12 minutes after switching off before restarting.
- UV radiation: This lamp emits UV radiation. Use only in fixtures with UV-protective shielding.
- Mercury disposal: Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.
Ordering Information
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: ConstantColor CMH
- GE Order Code: 42068
- ANSI Code: M130/O
- UPC: 43168420686
- Wattage: 39W
- Base: E26 Medium Screw
- Case quantities and bulk pricing: Contact ADL Supply for volume orders.
Compliance
- Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.
- Verify RoHS and Prop 65 compliance with GE specification sheet.
ADL Supply recommends confirming all specifications with the GE product data sheet prior to installation.