Product Overview

GE 23729 MVR350VBUXHOPA/E — 350W Pulsearc Pulse-Start Metal Halide Lamp
The GE MVR350VBUXHOPA/E (order code 23729) is a 350-watt Pulsearc® Multi-Vapor® pulse-start metal halide lamp with a ED37 bulb and E39 Mogul Screw base, designed as a direct replacement lamp for HID fixtures built around a M131 ANSI ballast circuit.
WATTAGE 350W Input Wattage | LUMENS 36,500 lm Mean: 27,000 lm | CCT 4000K Cool White | BASE TYPE E39 ED37 Bulb | CRI 65 CRI Color Rendering Index |
Technical Specifications
| GE Order Code | 23729 |
| GE Model / Description | MVR350VBUXHOPA/E |
| Bulb Shape | ED37 |
| Base Type | E39 Mogul Screw |
| Burning Position | VBU — Vertical, Base Up |
| Fixture Enclosure Rating | E — Enclosed fixture required |
| Maximum Overall Length (MOL) | 11.50" |
| Light Center Length (LCL) | 7.00" |
| Wattage | 350W |
| ANSI Ballast Type | M131 |
| Case Quantity | 6 |
| Rated Life | 20,000 hrs |
| Initial Lumens | 36,500 lm |
| Mean Lumens | 27,000 lm |
| Color Temperature | 4000K |
| CRI | 65 |
| Lamp Finish / Additional Info | Extra High Output |
Product Overview
The GE MVR350VBUXHOPA/E is a 350-watt Pulsearc® Multi-Vapor® pulse-start metal halide lamp finished in clear glass, rated at 65 CRI and 4000K color temperature. It ships with a ED37 bulb envelope on a E39 Mogul Screw base and is built to operate on a M131 ANSI-type metal halide ballast.
GE's Pulsearc® line uses pulse-start (igniter-based) arc tube technology, which typically delivers faster warm-up and re-strike, more consistent color over life, and higher efficacy than older probe-start designs of similar wattage. These lamps are commonly used as upgrades or replacements in enclosed HID fixtures such as wall packs, high-bay fixtures, and area/flood lights.
At 20,000 hours rated life and 36,500 initial lumens, this lamp is intended as a like-for-like replacement for GE order code 23729 — confirm the code printed on your existing lamp or fixture ballast label matches before ordering.
Compatible Applications
- Fixtures wired for a M131 ANSI-type metal halide ballast circuit
- E39 Mogul Screw socket fixtures rated for 350W metal halide lamps
- General commercial and industrial area lighting
- Parking lot, warehouse, and wall pack fixtures already equipped with a matching ballast
- Burning position: VBU (Vertical, Base Up)
Before Ordering – Verify
- Confirm your fixture's ballast is rated ANSI type M131 — GE metal halide ballasts are not interchangeable across different ANSI type codes, and pulse-start ignition systems are not interchangeable with probe-start ballast circuits; verify the ballast label before ordering.
- Confirm base type (E39) and burning position (VBU — Vertical, Base Up) match your fixture — operating a lamp outside its rated position can shorten lamp life.
- This lamp requires an enclosed fixture with a UV-absorbing outer lens or globe; it is not rated for open-fixture use.
- Confirm order code 23729 (GE MVR350VBUXHOPA/E) 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
- Contains mercury — dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; do not place in regular household trash. Use a certified lamp recycler where required.
- Always de-energize the fixture and allow the lamp to cool completely before relamping or servicing.
- Metal halide lamps carry a small risk of non-passive (violent) failure at end of life or if operated past rated life; use only in a fixture with the enclosure/containment specified by the fixture manufacturer.
- After a power interruption, allow the lamp to cool before it will restrike and return to full output — this is normal metal halide behavior, not a defect.
- Do not operate this lamp in an open fixture — open-fixture operation of an enclosed-fixture-rated lamp can expose users to UV radiation and increases the risk of injury if the lamp fails.
Compliance
- Contains mercury; recycle/dispose of per applicable RoHS, EPA, and state lamp-disposal regulations.
- Manufactured to GE's published ANSI lamp/ballast standard for the listed ballast type.
Ordering Information
- GE Order Code: 23729
- Case Pack Quantity: 6
- Sold individually through ADL Supply; 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.