Product Overview

Philips 288738 CDM70/PAR38/FL/4K/ALTO – 70W | 4000K Cool White | CRI 92 | 25° | ANSI M143/M98/O | E26 Medium Screw

The Philips 288738 CDM70/PAR38/FL/4K/ALTO is a 70W 4000K Cool White CDM-R Ceramic Metal Halide — PAR Reflector lamp with 25° beam angle, CRI 92, 3,700 initial lumens, ANSI M143/M98/O, E26 Medium Screw, 12,500 hours rated life. Enclosed or Outdoor Luminaires. Requires a compatible CDM/CMH ballast. Operates only on thermally protected control gear. UPC: 46677288730. Philips order code: 28873-8.

Wattage

70W

Philips Master

Color Temp

4000K

CRI 92

Beam Angle

25°

Spread

Rated Life

12,500

Hours

Base

E26

Medium

Quick Specs

Brand: Philips
Series: Philips MasterColor CDM-R Elite
Philips Order Code: 28873-8
UPC: 46677288730
ANSI Code: M143/M98/O
Lamp Type: CDM-R Ceramic Metal Halide — PAR Reflector
Wattage: 70W
Color Temperature: 4000K Cool White
CRI: 92
Initial Lumens: 3,700 lm
Rated Average Life: 12,500 hours
Base Type: E26 Medium Screw
Overall Length / Diameter (MOL): 5.7/16in x DIA 4.75in
Beam Angle: 25°
Burn / Operating Position: Universal
Fixture Compatibility: Enclosed or Outdoor Luminaires
Start Type: Requires thermally protected CMH/CDM ballast.
Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Product Overview

The Philips 288738 CDM70/PAR38/FL/4K/ALTO is a 70W 4000K Cool White CDM-R Ceramic Metal Halide — PAR Reflector for retail display, architectural accent, and hospitality lighting. CRI 92 — delivers exceptional color rendering for accurate product and artwork presentation. Rated life: 12,500 hours. Enclosed or Outdoor Luminaires.

Requires a compatible CDM/CMH ballast. Operates only on thermally protected control gear. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Applications

Directional display and accent lighting – Retail display, architectural accent, and hospitality lighting.
Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code, wattage, and base type before ordering. Requires thermally protected CDM control gear.

Safety and Installation

Thermally protected ballast required. Requires a compatible CDM/CMH ballast. Operates only on thermally protected control gear.
Fixture: Enclosed or Outdoor Luminaires.
Burn position: Universal.
Allow warm-up time: 2–4 minutes for full output.
Hot restrike: Allow 5–10 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.