GE 22152 CMH70PAR30L/830/SP 70W Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30L Spot - 3000K 15° Beam 43,000 CBCP

Specifications

• Product Code: 22152 (NAED)
• Ordering Code: CMH70PAR30L/830/SP
• Lamp Type: Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30L (Long Neck)
• Wattage: 70W
• Base: E26 Medium Screw (Open Rated)
• Beam: 15° Spot (tight center beam, very high CBCP)
• Center Beam Candlepower (CBCP): 43,000 cd
• Lumens (Initial): 4,700 lm
• CCT / CRI: 3000K warm white • CRI 82+ (up to 94)
• Rated Life: 13,000 hours (based on 11 hours per start)
• Lumen Maintenance: 96% at 13,000 hours
• Burn Position: Universal
• UV Control: Yes (integrated cover glass)
• Arc Tube: Protected (Open Fixture Rated)
• Fixture Rating: Open or Enclosed
• ANSI Code: M98/O (also compatible with M139, M143, C98)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 4.75″ (120.6mm)
• Diameter: 3.75″ (95.2mm) / 3.81″ (96.8mm) max
• Case Quantity: 6 per case
• UPC: 043168221528

15° Spotlight Beam Characteristics

• Ultra-tight spot beam: 15-degree narrow spot for precise accent lighting
• Exceptional intensity: 43,000 candela center beam (highest in CMH20/70 series)
• Best for: Long-distance accent, feature highlighting, dramatic retail displays
• Coverage at 20 feet: ~5.3-foot diameter pool
• Comparison: 3× the intensity of 25° flood version

CMH70PAR30L Beam Pattern Comparison

• GE 22152 (This Lamp - SP15): 15° Spot, 43,000 CBCP, tightest beam, highest intensity
• GE 22159 (FL25): 25° Flood, ~14,000 CBCP, general accent lighting
• GE 22156 (WFL40): 40° Wide Flood, lower CBCP, broad area coverage (if available)

ConstantColor CMH Advantages

• Protected arc tube with UV control - safe for open fixtures
• Exceptional 43,000 CBCP intensity for dramatic accent lighting
• 96% lumen maintenance at 13,000 hours
• Excellent color rendering (82+ CRI, up to 94) with enriched reds
• Lamp-to-lamp color uniformity for consistent appearance
• 2-3× longer life than incandescent or halogen PAR lamps
• 4× more lumens per watt than incandescent or halogen
• Crisp white halogen-like light
• Universal burning position (any orientation)
• Open fixture rated (M98/O)

Applications

Retail aisles and windows • Showrooms • Hotel lobbies • Galleries/museums • Accent lighting where a tight 15° spot and consistent color are required.

Usage & Compatibility Notes

• Requires compatible 70W CMH (M98, M139, or M143) ballast; not for direct screw-in to line voltage without ballast
• Typical warm-up: 2-3 minutes to full output
• Hot re-strike: up to 10-15 minutes
• Maintain clean sockets and proper fixture ventilation to maximize life

Compatible Ballasts

• GE M98/M139/M143 electronic ballasts for 70W CMH
• Any ANSI M98, M139, or M143 compatible 70W electronic ballast

Safety

• Hot surface: allow lamp to cool before handling; install fully before energizing
• Power off before installation/removal; keep combustibles clear of beam
• Protected arc tube design reduces risk of UV exposure

Alternate Part Numbers

Also known as: GE 22152, CMH70PAR30L/830/SP, CMH70/PAR30L/830SP

Cross Reference: Philips CDM70/PAR30L/M/SP/830, Sylvania MCP70PAR30LNU/R30/SP