Product Overview

GE 31069 CMH70U830MED/O – 70W | 3000K Warm White | CRI 80 | ANSI C98/O | Universal | E26 Medium Screw
The GE 31069 CMH70U830MED/O is a 70W 3000K Warm White ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) lamp, CRI 80, ANSI C98/O, E26 Medium Screw, 15,000 hours rated life, Universal burn position. Open or Enclosed Fixtures. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. UPC: 43168310697. Item: cmh70umed830O-31069.
Wattage 70W Metal Halide | Color Temp 3000K CRI 80 | ANSI Code C98/O Ballast Code | Rated Life 15,000 Hours | Base E26 Medium |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: ConstantColor CMH
- GE Order Code: 31069
- Manufacturer Part Number: cmh70umed830O-31069
- UPC: 43168310697
- ANSI Code: C98/O
- Lamp Type: ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH)
- Wattage: 70W
- Color Temperature: 3000K Warm White
- CRI: 80
- Initial Lumens: 5,700 lm
- Mean Lumens: 4,100 lm
- Rated Average Life: 15,000 hours
- Base Type: E26 Medium Screw
- Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 5.43in x DIA 2.125in
- 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 31069 CMH70U830MED/O is a 70W 3000K Warm White GE ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide lamp. CMH ceramic arc tube technology delivers CRI 80 color rendering with superior color stability over lamp life for retail display, commercial, and architectural high-CRI lighting. Rated life: 15,000 hours.
Requires a compatible CMH ballast. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Applications
- Commercial display and high-CRI lighting – Retail display, commercial, and architectural high-cri 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: 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: 31069
- ANSI Code: C98/O
- UPC: 43168310697
- Wattage: 70W
- 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.