Product Overview
GE 17259 CMH400/V/PA/O – 400W | 4200K Cool White | CRI 90 | Vertical Base Up or Down ±15° | EX39 Extended Mogul Screw
The GE 17259 CMH400/V/PA/O is a 400W 4200K Cool White ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) — High Wattage lamp, CRI 90, EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures), 20,000 hours rated life, Vertical Base Up or Down ±15° burn position. Open or Enclosed Fixtures. Requires a pulse-start compatible HID ballast and 4,000V pulse-rated socket. UPC: 43168172592. Item: CMH400VPAO-ex39.
Wattage 400W Metal Halide | Color Temp 4200K CRI 90 | ANSI Code — Ballast Code | Rated Life 20,000 Hours | Base EX39 Ext. Mogul |
Quick Specs
- Brand: GE Lighting
- Series: ConstantColor CMH
- GE Order Code: 17259
- Manufacturer Part Number: CMH400VPAO-ex39
- UPC: 43168172592
- Lamp Type: ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) — High Wattage
- Wattage: 400W
- Color Temperature: 4200K Cool White
- CRI: 90
- Initial Lumens: 37,000 lm
- Mean Lumens: 29,600 lm
- Rated Average Life: 20,000 hours
- Base Type: EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures)
- Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 11.31in x DIA 4.625in
- Burn / Operating Position: Vertical Base Up or Down ±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 17259 CMH400/V/PA/O is a 400W 4200K Cool White GE ConstantColor Ceramic Metal Halide lamp. CMH ceramic arc tube technology delivers CRI 90 color rendering with superior color stability over lamp life for high-output commercial, retail, and industrial CMH applications. Rated life: 20,000 hours.
Requires a compatible CMH ballast. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.
Applications
- Commercial display and high-CRI lighting – High-output commercial, retail, and industrial cmh applications.
- 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 or Down ±15°.
- 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: 17259
- ANSI Code: —
- UPC: 43168172592
- Wattage: 400W
- Base: EX39 Extended Mogul Screw (protected shield — rated for open or enclosed fixtures)
- 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.
