Product Overview
GE 88656 CMH35T/UVC/930/GU6.5 – 35W | 3000K Warm White | CRI 88 | Universal | GU6.5 Twist & Lock
The GE 88656 CMH35T/UVC/930/GU6.5 is a 35W 3000K Warm White Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) lamp, CRI 88, GU6.5 Twist & Lock, 10,000 hours rated life, Universal burn position. Enclosed Fixtures Only. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. UPC: 43168886567.
Wattage 35W ConstantColo | Color Temp 3000K CRI 88 | Lumens 3,400 Initial lm | Rated Life 10,000 Hours | Base GU6.5 Twist-Lock |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: ConstantColor CMH
- GE Order Code: 88656
- UPC: 43168886567
- Lamp Type: Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH)
- Wattage: 35W
- Color Temperature: 3000K Warm White
- CRI: 88
- Initial Lumens: 3,400 lm
- Rated Average Life: 10,000 hours
- Base Type: GU6.5 Twist & Lock
- Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 2.05in (52.07mm)
- Burn / Operating Position: Universal
- Fixture Compatibility: Enclosed Fixtures Only
- Start Type: Pulse-Start — requires pulse-start ballast
- Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Product Overview
The GE 88656 CMH35T/UVC/930/GU6.5 is a 35W 3000K Warm White GE ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide lamp. CMH ceramic arc tube technology delivers CRI 88 color rendering with superior color stability and consistency over lamp life, making it ideal for retail, commercial, and high-CRI architectural lighting. Rated life: 10,000 hours.
Requires a compatible CMH ballast. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Applications
- Commercial display and accent lighting – Retail, commercial, and high-cri architectural 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: Enclosed Fixtures Only.
- 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: 88656
- ANSI Code: —
- UPC: 43168886567
- Wattage: 35W
- Base: GU6.5 Twist & Lock
- 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.
