SYLVANIA 150W 3000K G12 | METALARC® POWERBALL® Ceramic Metal Halide Tubular Lamp

The Sylvania METALARC® POWERBALL® 150W is a commercial-grade, high-intensity **150W ceramic metal halide (CMH) lamp** engineered for precision retail accent track networks, high-end display configurations, and architectural outdoor floodlighting installations. Outfitted with a standard **G13/G12 ceramic bi-pin base** and a sub-miniature **T7.5 tubular clear glass profile**, this pulse-start module utilizes proprietary spherical arc tube technology to project a rich, textured **3000K Warm White** illumination spectrum. Delivering an exceptional color accuracy rating of **91 CRI** and producing **15,500 initial lumens** of ultra-high efficacy light, it features an extended **15,000-hour rated service life**. Built with rigorous technical parameters including specialized chromaticity alignment coordinates ($X: 0.432, Y: 0.396$), this premium German-manufactured light source maintains stable color temperature integrity and intense beam consistency across its entire lifecycle.

POWERBALL® Spherical Arc Tube and Color Uniformity

Sylvania METALARC® POWERBALL® lamps incorporate an advanced spherical ceramic arc tube geometry that ensures ideal thermal distribution within the discharge chamber. By eliminating the sharp corners found in standard cylindrical discharge elements, the rounded ceramic core reduces cold spots and minimizes chemical breakdown over time. This architectural refinement locks in an elite **91 CRI baseline** and keeps color temperature shift managed, ensuring that adjacent fixtures display matching beam warmth. Paired with a precise **G12 ceramic bi-pin base structure**, this lamp ensures excellent electrical seating and high heat resistance within sophisticated retail tracking and outdoor flood layouts.

• German-Engineered Manufacturing: Crafted to strict European tolerances in Germany, ensuring superior build precision, ignition reliability, and mechanical component durability.
• Elite Chromaticity Mapping: Calibrated to explicit coordinate metrics ($X: 0.432, Y: 0.396$) within the CIE system to project an authentic, warm, and highly repeatable light field.
• High-Efficiency Output: Produces a powerful **15,500 initial lumens**, delivering an energy-efficient luminaire profile that lowers operating costs over legacy lighting systems.
• Extended Maintenance Life: Rated for **15,000 average service hours**, substantially lowering structural maintenance overhead and lamp replacement intervals in high-ceiling environments.

Comprehensive Technical Specifications

• Brand Name: Sylvania
• Product Family / Series: METALARC® POWERBALL® Ceramic Series
• Technology Type: High-Intensity Discharge (HID)
• Chemical Classification: Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH)
• Nominal Wattage: 150W
• ANSI System Circuit Codes: M102/E or M142/E (Enclosed Fixture Rated Only)
• Bulb Shape Configuration: T7.5 Clear Miniature Tubular Profile (Replaces standard T6 labels)
• Base Type: G12 (Ceramic Bi-Pin Plugin Base)
• Initial Luminous Flux: 15,500 Lumens
• Luminous Efficacy: 103 lm/W
• Color Temperature: 3000K (930 Warm White Spectrum)
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 91
• CIE Chromaticity Coordinates: X: 0.432, Y: 0.396
• Average Rated Service Life: 15,000 Hours
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 3.937 Inches (100 mm)
• Bulb Envelope Diameter (DIA): 0.75 Inches (19 mm)
• Country of Origin: Germany

System Integration, Ballast Matching & Operational Safety

• Mandatory Enclosed Fixture Protection (E-Rating): Operating under high internal pressures and elevated temperatures, this ceramic metal halide module **must exclusively be installed inside enclosed luminaires**. Host fixtures must feature a tempered safety glass lens to contain hot ceramic or quartz fragments safely in the rare event of an internal arc tube rupture.
• Ballast Synchronization Protocol: This module requires a matching, **thermally protected ballast** built to **ANSI M102 or M142** thresholds. Running this lamp on non-certified circuits can lead to severe operational overheating, early arc tube degradation, or violent failure.
• Ultraviolet Radiation Warning: This lamp can cause serious skin burns and eye irritation if the outer quartz envelope is broken, cracked, or punctured by short-wave ultraviolet radiation. Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or safety interlocks are present. This bulb complies fully with FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR Subchapter J in the USA and SOR/DORS/80-381 guidelines in Canada.
• Handling Safeguards: Always isolate primary building power at the circuit breaker before performing bulb replacement or fixture cleaning. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes post-operation to avoid contact burns. Avoid handling the clear glass body with bare fingers; skin oils create thermal hotspots that can lead to early glass solarization.

Recommended Professional & Commercial Applications

• Specialty Retail Accent & Track Systems: Excellent for high-output spotlight tracks highlighting high-end apparel displays, luxury auto showrooms, and window vignettes.
• Architectural Outdoor Floodlighting: Ideal for facade highlighting, historic structural washes, and landscape monuments requiring superior color rendering and high lumen density.
• Commercial Downlights & Atriums: Well-suited for upscale hotel lobbies, corporate atriums, and premium public spaces seeking a warm, powerful atmosphere.