Product Overview
Sylvania 64969 MC70T6/U/G12/830 | 70W Ceramic Metal Halide | G12 Base
Sylvania Metalarc MC70T6UG12830 70W Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp Part #: 64969
T6 G12 Base Lamp with 87 CRI and 3000K for Professional Lighting
Product Overview
The Sylvania Metalarc MC70T6UG12830 is a 70W ceramic metal halide lamp designed for enclosed luminaires, offering 7000 initial lumens, 87 CRI, and a 3000K color temperature. Ideal for display lighting, specialty retail, and architectural outdoor applications, this T6 lamp with a G12 bi-pin base is made in Germany and has a 15,000-hour lifespan.
Technical Specifications
Product Details
- Family Brand: Metalarc Powerball
- Model: MC70T6UG12830
- UPC: 046135649691
- Package Quantity: 12 per case
Applications
Ideal for display lighting, specialty retail, and architectural outdoor applications where high efficacy and excellent color rendering are required.
- Retail display lighting (jewelry stores, galleries, museums)
- Architectural accent lighting
- Outdoor facade lighting
- Commercial downlights
- Track lighting systems
- General commercial illumination
Installation Requirements
- Enclosed Fixtures Only: Designed for enclosed luminaires only (E-type classification)
- Thermally Protected Ballast: Operates only on thermally protected ballast
- Pulse-Rated Sockets: Requires 4000V pulse-rated sockets
- Minimum Open-Circuit Voltage: 209V RMS (230V nominal)
- Overcurrent Protection: Circuit must include appropriate overcurrent protection
- Ballast Compatibility: ANSI M139/M98/E or C139/C98/E compatible ballasts
- UV Protection: Equipped with UV-Stop quartz technology
Critical Safety Notice
WARNING: This lamp emits short-wave ultraviolet radiation if the outer envelope is broken or punctured, which can cause serious skin burns and eye inflammation.
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
- Complies with FDA radiation standard 21 CFR Subchapter J (USA: 21 CFR 1040.30, Canada: SOR/DORS/80-381)
- Fixture must be suitably enclosed (E-type rating)
Key Features & Benefits
- Pulse Start Technology: Faster warm-up (2-4 minutes) and better lumen maintenance than probe start lamps
- Excellent Color Rendering: 87 CRI for good color accuracy in retail and display applications
- Long Life: 15,000 hour rated life reduces maintenance costs
- High Efficacy: 100 lumens per watt for energy efficiency
- Stable Color: Reduced color temperature shift over lamp life
- 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: 64338 (MC70T6/U/G12/940) - 4200K cool white version with 95 CRI and 6800 lumens for applications requiring cooler color temperature.
