Philips 232801 MS250/U/PS – 250W | 4000K Cool White | CRI 60 | ANSI M153/E, M138/E | Universal | E39 Mogul Screw

The Philips 232801 MS250/U/PS is a 250W Metal Halide HID lamp, CRI 60, ANSI M153/M138/E, E39 Mogul Screw, 12,000 hours rated life, Universal burn position. Enclosed Fixtures Only. Requires a compatible HID ballast. Match ANSI code to ballast specification. UPC: 46677232801. MPN: ms250ups-ed28.

Quick Specs

• Brand: Philips
• Series: Philips Metal Halide
• Philips Order Code: 232801
• Manufacturer Part Number: ms250ups-ed28
• UPC: 46677232801
• ANSI Code: M153/E, M138/E
• Lamp Type: Metal Halide HID
• Color Temperature: 4000K Cool White
• Wattage: 250W
• CRI: 60
• Rated Average Life: 12,000 hours
• Base Type: E39 Mogul Screw
• Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 8-5/16 in. MOL x 3.5 in. Diameter
• Burn / Operating Position: Universal
• Fixture Compatibility: Enclosed Fixtures Only
• Start Type: Pulse-Start — requires pulse-start ballast and 4kV socket
• Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Product Overview

The Philips 232801 MS250/U/PS is a 250W Metal Halide HID for commercial and industrial HID lighting. CRI 60. Rated life: 12,000 hours. Enclosed Fixtures Only.

Requires a compatible HID ballast. Match ANSI code to ballast specification. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Applications

• Commercial and industrial HID lighting – Commercial and industrial hid lighting.
• Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code, wattage, and base type before ordering. Match ANSI code to ballast.

Safety and Installation

• Pulse-start ballast required. Requires a compatible HID ballast. Match ANSI code to ballast specification.
• Fixture: Enclosed Fixtures Only.
• Burn position: Universal.
• Allow warm-up time: 2–5 minutes for full output.
• Hot restrike: Allow 5–12 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: Philips
• Series: Philips Metal Halide
• Philips Order Code: 232801
• ANSI Code: M153/M138/E
• UPC: 46677232801
• Wattage: 250W
• Base: E39 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 Philips specification sheet.
• HS Tariff Code: 8539.32.00.90

ADL Supply recommends confirming all specifications with the Philips product data sheet prior to installation.