GE 27185 LU1000-SBY-XL

GE 27185 LU1000/SBY/XL — 1000W Standby Longlife HPS Lamp, E39 Base

The GE 27185 LU1000/SBY/XL is a 1000-watt Standby Longlife Lucalox® HPS lamp with dual arc tubes with a E25 bulb and E39 Mogul Screw base, designed for HPS ballast circuits rated ANSI S52. It delivers 127,000 initial lumens at 2100K and is rated for 40,000 hours.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

The GE LU1000/SBY/XL is a 1000-watt Standby Longlife Lucalox® HPS lamp with dual arc tubes. It ships with a E25 bulb envelope on a E39 Mogul Screw base and is built to operate on an HPS ballast rated ANSI S52. Output is 127,000 initial lumens (115,000 mean lumens) at 2100K and 22 CRI, with a warm amber HPS color.

Standby Longlife lamps contain an extra arc tube that provides light instantly after a momentary power interruption and returns to 80% light output in 1–2 minutes. They operate on standard HPS ballasts and auxiliary equipment.

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 hard-to-reach sockets.
• Fixtures wired for an HPS ballast rated ANSI S52 with a E39 Mogul Screw socket.
• Direct replacement for existing 1000W 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 S52.
• Wattage: Confirm the fixture is rated for 1000W.
• 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 (E25), length (15.06" MOL), and clearance against the existing lamp or fixture manual.
• GE footnote: not for use with lampholders that have stainless steel center contacts, to avoid lamp or lampholder damage from arcing.
• Confirm order code 27185 (GE LU1000/SBY/XL) exactly matches the lamp or ballast label on your existing fixture before purchasing a replacement.
• Case pack quantity is 6; 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 2 minutes 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

• 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: 27185
• GE Model: LU1000/SBY/XL
• UPC / EAN: 43168271851
• ANSI Ballast Type: S52
• Wattage / CCT: 1000W / 2100K
• Base: E39 Mogul Screw
• Case Pack Quantity: 6
• 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.