Product Overview
GE 18709-MPR400-VBU-O-40 – 400W | 3400K Natural White | CRI 65 | ANSI M59/O | Vertical Base Up ±15° | E40 Export Mogul Screw
The GE 18709-MPR400-VBU-O-40 is a 400W 3400K Natural White Multi-Vapor PulseArc Metal Halide (Protected — Open Fixture Rated) lamp, CRI 65, ANSI M59/O, E40 Export Mogul Screw, 20,000 hours rated life, Vertical Base Up ±15° burn position. Open or Enclosed Fixtures. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. UPC: 43168187091.
Wattage 400W Metal Halide | Color Temp 3400K CRI 65 | ANSI Code M59/O Ballast Code | Rated Life 20,000 Hours | Base E40 Export Mogul |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: Multi-Vapor PulseArc
- GE Order Code: 18709
- UPC: 43168187091
- ANSI Code: M59/O
- Lamp Type: Multi-Vapor PulseArc Metal Halide (Protected — Open Fixture Rated)
- Wattage: 400W
- Color Temperature: 3400K Natural White
- CRI: 65
- Initial Lumens: 40,000 lm
- Mean Lumens: 26,000 lm
- Rated Average Life: 20,000 hours
- Base Type: E40 Export Mogul Screw
- Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 11.50in x DIA 4.625in
- Burn / Operating Position: Vertical Base Up ±15°
- 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 18709-MPR400-VBU-O-40 is a 400W 3400K Natural White GE Multi-Vapor PulseArc metal halide lamp with EX39 extended mogul base and outer protective shield, qualifying it as an O-type lamp (ANSI M59/O) suitable for use in both open and enclosed fixtures. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. Rated life: 20,000 hours.
Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Applications
- Commercial and industrial HID lighting – Outdoor area, parking, and industrial hid applications requiring open fixture compatibility.
- 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: Vertical Base Up ±15°.
- Allow warm-up time: 2–5 minutes for full output.
- Hot restrike: Allow 7–12 minutes after switching off before restarting.
- UV radiation: This lamp emits 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: Multi-Vapor PulseArc
- GE Order Code: 18709
- ANSI Code: M59/O
- UPC: 43168187091
- Wattage: 400W
- Base: E40 Export Mogul 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.
