Product Overview
Sylvania 69043 MC15TF/U/GU6.5/830 | 15W Ceramic Metal Halide | GU6.5 Base
Sylvania Metalarc Powerball 15W Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp Part #: 69043
ANSI C186/E | 3000K Warm White | 83 CRI | GU6.5 Twist-Lock Base | 1200 Lumens
Technical Specifications
Product Identification & Ballast Information
Applications
Ideal for display lighting, specialty retail, and architectural outdoor applications where compact size, high efficacy, and good color rendering are required.
- Retail display lighting (jewelry stores, galleries, museums)
- Accent and track lighting systems
- Architectural accent lighting
- Outdoor facade lighting
- Compact fixture applications
- General commercial illumination
Installation Requirements
- Enclosed Fixtures Only: Rated for use in enclosed luminaires only (E-type classification)
- Thermally Protected Ballast: Operates only on thermally protected ballast
- Pulse-Rated Sockets: Use with 4000V pulse-rated sockets only
- Minimum Open-Circuit Voltage: 209V RMS (230V nominal) without ignitor
- Overcurrent Protection: Circuit must include appropriate overcurrent protection
- Ballast Compatibility: ANSI C186/E compatible ballasts
- UV Protection: Equipped with UV-Stop quartz technology
Critical Safety Notice
WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin burns and eye inflammation from shortwave ultraviolet radiation if the outer envelope is broken or punctured. Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety precautions are used. Certain lamps that will automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is broken or punctured are commercially available.
This lamp complies with FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR Subchapter J (USA: 21 CFR 1040.30, Canada: SOR/DORS/80-381).
Mandatory Safety Precautions
- Avoid use in areas where people remain for extended periods without UV shielding
- Ensure adequate shielding is always in place
- Consider lamps with automatic extinguishing features for high-risk areas
- Fixture must be suitably enclosed (E-type rating)
- Use only with pulse-rated sockets rated for 4000V
Key Features & Benefits
- Compact Size: Small T4 bulb with GU6.5 base for space-constrained fixtures
- Pulse Start Technology: Faster warm-up (2-3 minutes) and better lumen maintenance
- Good Color Rendering: 83 CRI for acceptable color accuracy
- Long Life: 15,000 hour rated life reduces maintenance costs
- High Efficacy: 80 lumens per watt for energy efficiency
- Universal Operation: Can be operated in any burn position
- UV Protection: UV-Stop quartz construction for reduced UV output
- Ceramic Arc Tube: Powerball technology for consistent performance
Related Products
Also available: 68842/64977 (MC20TF/U/GU6.5/830) - 20W version with 1700 lumens for applications requiring higher output.
