Product Overview
Halco 108298 MP250/BU/PS — 250W ED28 Clear Pulse Start Metal Halide Lamp, 4000K, EX39 Base
The Halco MP250/BU/PS (Halco product #108298) is a 250-watt ED28 clear pulse start metal halide lamp from Halco Lighting with an EX39 base, 23,800 initial lumens, CRI 65, 15,000-hour average rated life. Verify base type, wattage, ballast type, burn position, and fixture rating before ordering.
Wattage 250W Metal Halide | Lumens 23,800 lm Initial Output | Color Temp 4000K Clear | Base None EX39 | Avg Life 15,000 hrs Rated Average Life |
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Halco Lighting |
| Halco Product Number | 108298 |
| Product Code | MP250/BU/PS |
| Lamp Type | Pulse Start Metal Halide Lamp |
| Wattage | 250W |
| Bulb Shape | ED28 |
| Finish | Clear |
| Initial Lumens | 23,800 lm |
| CRI | 65 |
| Color Temperature | 4000K |
| Base Type | EX39 |
| Average Rated Life | 15,000 hours |
| Burn Position | Base Up |
| Fixture Type Code | O (per Halco catalog) |
| ANSI Ballast Type | M153/O-M138/O |
| Package Quantity (inner/case) | 1/12 |
| Max Overall Length (MOL) | 8.25" |
| HS Tariff Code | 8539390000 |
Product Overview
The Halco MP250/BU/PS is a 250W pulse start metal halide lamp with 23,800 initial lumens and a 4000K color temperature.
Per the Halco ProLume catalog, Pulse Start lamp and ballast systems consume less energy than standard metal halide systems while providing the same lumen output, and offer better light quality than High Pressure Sodium and Mercury Vapor lamps. These lamps are unaffected by standard ambient temperature and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Compatible Applications
- Commercial and industrial lighting — Parking lots, retail areas, and general area lighting where this lamp type is specified.
- Municipal and street lighting — Roadways, streets, and wall washes using compatible HID fixtures.
- Security lighting — Replacement lamp for existing HID security fixtures.
Before Ordering — Verify
- Base Type: Confirm the fixture socket matches EX39.
- Wattage and Ballast: Confirm the fixture and ballast are rated for 250W metal halide operation (ANSI ballast type M153/O-M138/O per Halco catalog).
- Start Type: This is a Pulse Start lamp — confirm the ballast matches the lamp start type.
- Burn Position: Listed burn position: Base Up. Confirm it matches the fixture orientation.
- Fixture Rating: Halco catalog fixture type code O; confirm it suits your fixture.
- Socket: Halco lists 4KV pulse-rated porcelain sockets: SKT/E39/4KV (#91010, Mogul) and SKT/E26/4KV (#91011, Medium).
- Bulb Shape: Confirm the ED28 bulb envelope and 8.25" fit your fixture.
Safety and Handling Guidelines
- Mercury Content: Lamp contains mercury. Manage in accordance with disposal laws. Visit www.lamprecycle.org for disposal information for your state or local government.
- UV Warning: This lamp can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation from shortwave ultraviolet radiation if the outer envelope is broken or punctured. Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety precautions are used. Lamps that automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is broken or punctured are commercially available.
- Allow Cooling: Allow lamps and fixtures to cool before servicing or relamping.
Compliance
- Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations.
- Per the Halco catalog, this lamp complies with the FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR subchapter J.
- Verify RoHS compliance status and additional certifications with the Halco manufacturer specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.
Ordering Information
- Brand: Halco Lighting
- Halco Product Number: 108298
- Wattage / CCT: 250W / 4000K
- Base: EX39
- Package quantity (inner/case): 1/12 (per Halco catalog)
- HS Tariff Code: 8539390000
- Case quantities and bulk pricing: Contact ADL Supply for volume orders.
For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.
