Product Overview
GE 72605 LU70/D/H/ECO — 70W Ecolux HPS Lamp, E39 Base
The GE 72605 LU70/D/H/ECO is a 70-watt diffuse-coated Ecolux® TCLP-compliant Lucalox® HPS lamp with a ED23.5 bulb and E39 Mogul Screw base, designed for HPS ballast circuits rated ANSI S62. It delivers 5,950 initial lumens at 1900K and is rated for 24,000+ hours.
WATTAGE 70W HPS / HID | LUMENS 5,950 lm Mean: 5,050 lm | CCT 1900K Warm Amber | BASE E39 Mogul Screw | RATED LIFE 24,000+ hrs Average Life |
Technical Specifications
| GE Order Code | 72605 |
| GE Model / Description | LU70/D/H/ECO |
| Lamp Type | High Pressure Sodium (HPS) — Lucalox |
| Bulb Shape | ED23.5 |
| Base Type | E39 Mogul Screw |
| Burning Position | U — Universal (any burning position) |
| Fixture Enclosure Rating | O — Open or enclosed fixture (per GE datasheet) |
| Maximum Overall Length (MOL) | 7.75" |
| Light Center Length (LCL) | 5.00" |
| Wattage | 70W |
| ANSI Ballast Type | S62 |
| Case Quantity | 12 |
| Rated Life | 24,000+ hours (67% of lamps expected to still be burning at 24,000 hours) |
| Initial Lumens | 5,950 lm |
| Mean Lumens | 5,050 lm |
| Color Temperature | 1900K |
| CRI | 22 |
| Lamp Finish / Additional Info | TCLP Compliant, Diffuse |
| UPC / EAN | 43168726054 |
| Mercury Content | Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations. |
Product Overview
The GE LU70/D/H/ECO is a 70-watt diffuse-coated Ecolux® TCLP-compliant Lucalox® HPS lamp. It ships with a ED23.5 bulb envelope on a E39 Mogul Screw base and is built to operate on an HPS ballast rated ANSI S62. Output is 5,950 initial lumens (5,050 mean lumens) at 1900K and 22 CRI, with a warm amber HPS color.
GE's Ecolux® (/ECO) HPS lamps use a lead-free base and pass TCLP, which can lower disposal costs. Like all Lucalox® HPS lamps, they are universal-burn and suitable for open or enclosed fixtures.
Not recommended for: retail displays, color-critical inspection environments, or any application requiring CRI above 22.
Compatible Applications
- Typical uses (per GE): Industrial, roadway, security, and floodlighting.
- Fixtures wired for an HPS ballast rated ANSI S62 with a E39 Mogul Screw socket.
- Direct replacement for existing 70W HPS lamps with the same base and ballast rating. Verify ballast compatibility before ordering.
- Burning position: U (Universal — any burning position).
Before Ordering — Verify
- ANSI / Ballast Code: Confirm the existing lamp or ballast label matches S62.
- Wattage: Confirm the fixture is rated for 70W.
- Base Type: Confirm the socket matches E39 Mogul Screw.
- Ballast Compatibility: This lamp requires an HPS-rated ballast and ignitor. It will not operate on a metal halide or mercury vapor ballast.
- Burn Position: HPS lamps are not position-sensitive — no orientation restriction.
- Physical Fit: Confirm lamp shape (ED23.5), length (7.75" MOL), and clearance against the existing lamp or fixture manual.
- Confirm order code 72605 (GE LU70/D/H/ECO) exactly matches the lamp or ballast label on your existing fixture before purchasing a replacement.
- Case pack quantity is 12; confirm this meets your order needs.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Correct Ballast Required: Use only with an HPS-compatible ballast and ignitor rated for this lamp. An incompatible ballast can cause lamp failure or fixture damage.
- Vacuum Jacket: This is a vacuum jacket lamp and may implode if broken. Wear safety glasses and gloves when installing or removing the lamp, and allow it to cool fully first.
- Sodium Content: The lamp contains sodium — avoid skin contact with broken pieces (chemical burn risk).
- Warm-Up / Restrike: Per GE, HPS lamps take about 3–4 minutes to reach 90% light output after starting, and about 1 minute after a brief power interruption.
- Approved Fixtures Only: Install only in fixtures rated for the listed lamp type, wattage, and operating position; do not use if the outer glass is scratched or broken.
- Mercury Content: Contains mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash; recycle through an approved lamp recycling program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Compliance
- Ecolux® lamps use a lead-free base and pass TCLP per the GE catalog, which can lower disposal costs.
- Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. California, Washington, and other states may have mandatory take-back or handling fee requirements.
- Verify additional certifications (UL, Title 20, Prop 65) with the GE specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.
Ordering Information
- GE Order Code: 72605
- GE Model: LU70/D/H/ECO
- UPC / EAN: 43168726054
- ANSI Ballast Type: S62
- Wattage / CCT: 70W / 1900K
- Base: E39 Mogul Screw
- Case Pack Quantity: 12
- Packaging: Sold individually; case-pack pricing available on request.
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
