GE 44243 LU150/100 – 150W | 2000K Warm Amber | CRI ~22 | ANSI S56/O | Standard | E39 Mogul Screw

The GE 44243 LU150/100 is a 150W 2000K Warm Amber High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamp in the GE Lucalox series, ANSI S56/O, E39 Mogul Screw, 15,000 initial lumens, 24,000 hours rated life, Standard variant, ED28 bulb. Requires a compatible HPS ballast. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Wattage

150W

HPS

Color Temp

2000K

CRI ~22

ANSI Code

S56/O

Ballast Code

Rated Life

24,000

Hours

Base

E39

Mogul

Quick Specs

Brand: GE Lighting
Series: GE Lucalox
GE Order Code: 44243
ANSI Code: S56/O
Lamp Type: High Pressure Sodium (HPS) — Lucalox
Wattage: 150W
Color Temperature: 2000K Warm Amber
CRI: ~22
Initial Lumens: 15,000 lm
Mean Lumens: 13,500 lm
Rated Average Life: 24,000 hours
Base Type: E39 Mogul Screw
Bulb Shape: ED28
Burn / Operating Position: Universal
Variant: Standard
Mercury Content: Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Product Overview

The GE 44243 LU150/100 is a 150W 2000K Warm Amber GE Lucalox High Pressure Sodium lamp. Standby (SBY/XL) lamps feature hot-restrike capability — the lamp stays on a standby circuit after arc extinguishment, allowing immediate restart without the 10–20 minute cool-down required by standard HPS. Ideal for security, retail, and facilities requiring uninterrupted illumination.

HPS ballast required. Operate on a compatible HPS ballast matched to ANSI S56/O. Not interchangeable with MH or mercury vapor ballasts. Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations.

Applications

Outdoor area and street lighting – Roadways, parking lots, municipal streetlights, and perimeter security lighting.
Industrial and commercial high-bay – Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large indoor/outdoor commercial fixtures.
Retrofit and maintenance replacement – Verify ANSI code and wattage before ordering. HPS lamps require an HPS-rated ballast.

Safety and Installation

HPS ballast required. Operate only on an HPS ballast rated for ANSI S56/O. Do not use on MH or mercury vapor ballasts.
Standby (SBY) hot-restrike: Designed to restart immediately after power interruption via standby circuit. Verify fixture compatibility.
Allow warm-up time: 3–5 minutes for full output.
Hot restrike: Immediate via standby circuit.
UV radiation: Use only in fixtures with UV-protective shielding. Do not operate with a broken or cracked outer envelope.
Mercury disposal: Contains mercury — dispose per local lamp recycling regulations.