GE 11785 LU250/DX – 250W | 2200K Warm Amber | CRI ~65 | ANSI S50/O | Deluxe (DX) | E39 Mogul Screw

The GE 11785 LU250/DX is a 250W 2200K Warm Amber High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamp in the GE Lighting Lucalox series, ANSI S50/O, E39 Mogul Screw, 27,500 initial lumens, 24,000 hours rated life, Deluxe (DX) variant, ED18 bulb. Requires a compatible HPS ballast — do not use on metal halide or mercury vapor ballasts. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations. UPC: 43168117852.

Wattage

250W

HPS

Color Temp

2200K

CRI ~65

ANSI Code

S50/O

Ballast Code

Rated Life

24,000

Hours

Base

E39

Mogul

Quick Specs

Brand: GE Lighting
Series: GE Lucalox
GE Order Code: 11785
UPC: 43168117852
ANSI Code: S50/O
Lamp Type: High Pressure Sodium (HPS) — Lucalox
Wattage: 250W
Color Temperature: 2200K Warm Amber
CRI: ~65
Initial Lumens: 27,500 lm
Rated Average Life: 24,000 hours
Base Type: E39 Mogul Screw
Bulb Shape: ED18
Burn / Operating Position: Universal
Variant: Deluxe (DX)
Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Product Overview

The GE 11785 LU250/DX is a 250W 2200K Warm Amber GE Lucalox High Pressure Sodium lamp. Deluxe (DX) lamps provide improved CRI (~65) compared to standard HPS (~22), delivering a warmer, more color-accurate golden white light suitable for retail, hospitality, and applications where color rendition matters.

HPS ballast required. This lamp must be operated on a compatible High Pressure Sodium ballast matched to ANSI code S50/O. HPS lamps are not interchangeable with metal halide or mercury vapor ballasts. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Applications

Outdoor area and street lighting – Roadways, parking lots, municipal streetlights, and perimeter security lighting.
Industrial and commercial high-bay – Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large indoor/outdoor commercial fixtures.
Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code and wattage before ordering. HPS lamps require an HPS-rated ballast.

Safety and Installation

HPS ballast required. Operate only on a High Pressure Sodium ballast rated for ANSI S50/O. Do not use on MH or mercury vapor ballasts.
Allow warm-up time: 3–5 minutes for full output.
Hot restrike: Allow 10–20 minutes after switching off before restarting.
UV radiation: Use only in fixtures with UV-protective shielding. Do not operate with a broken or cracked outer envelope.
Mercury disposal: Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.