GE 44243 LU150/100

GE 44243 LU150/100(ED28) — 150W Lucalox HPS Lamp, E39 Base

The GE 44243 LU150/100(ED28) is a 150-watt Lucalox® high pressure sodium (HPS) lamp with a ED28 bulb and E39 Mogul Screw base, designed for HPS ballast circuits rated ANSI S56. It delivers 15,000 initial lumens at 2000K and is rated for 24,000+ hours.

Technical Specifications

Product Overview

The GE LU150/100(ED28) is a 150-watt Lucalox® high pressure sodium (HPS) lamp. It ships with a ED28 bulb envelope on a E39 Mogul Screw base and is built to operate on an HPS ballast rated ANSI S56. Output is 15,000 initial lumens (13,500 mean lumens) at 2000K and 22 CRI, with a warm amber HPS color.

GE's Lucalox® HPS line offers very high efficacy and low operating cost, with over 90% lumen maintenance at 50% of life. It is a universal-burn lamp that can be operated in any position and used in open or enclosed fixtures.

Not recommended for: retail displays, color-critical inspection environments, or any application requiring CRI above 22.

Compatible Applications

• Typical uses (per GE): Industrial, roadway, security, and floodlighting.
• Fixtures wired for an HPS ballast rated ANSI S56 with a E39 Mogul Screw socket.
• Direct replacement for existing 150W HPS lamps with the same base and ballast rating. Verify ballast compatibility before ordering.
• Burning position: U (Universal — any burning position).

Before Ordering — Verify

• ANSI / Ballast Code: Confirm the existing lamp or ballast label matches S56.
• Wattage: Confirm the fixture is rated for 150W.
• Base Type: Confirm the socket matches E39 Mogul Screw.
• Ballast Compatibility: This lamp requires an HPS-rated ballast and ignitor. It will not operate on a metal halide or mercury vapor ballast.
• Burn Position: HPS lamps are not position-sensitive — no orientation restriction.
• Physical Fit: Confirm lamp shape (ED28), length (8.31" MOL), and clearance against the existing lamp or fixture manual.
• Voltage: GE lists this lamp at 100V; confirm your supply voltage and ballast match.
• Confirm order code 44243 (GE LU150/100(ED28)) exactly matches the lamp or ballast label on your existing fixture before purchasing a replacement.
• Case pack quantity is 12; confirm this meets your order needs.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Correct Ballast Required: Use only with an HPS-compatible ballast and ignitor rated for this lamp. An incompatible ballast can cause lamp failure or fixture damage.
• Vacuum Jacket: This is a vacuum jacket lamp and may implode if broken. Wear safety glasses and gloves when installing or removing the lamp, and allow it to cool fully first.
• Sodium Content: The lamp contains sodium — avoid skin contact with broken pieces (chemical burn risk).
• Warm-Up / Restrike: Per GE, HPS lamps take about 3–4 minutes to reach 90% light output after starting, and about 1 minute after a brief power interruption.
• Approved Fixtures Only: Install only in fixtures rated for the listed lamp type, wattage, and operating position; do not use if the outer glass is scratched or broken.
• Mercury Content: Contains mercury. Do not dispose of in regular trash; recycle through an approved lamp recycling program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Compliance

• Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. California, Washington, and other states may have mandatory take-back or handling fee requirements.
• Verify additional certifications (UL, Title 20, Prop 65) with the GE specification sheet prior to use in regulated installations.

Ordering Information

• GE Order Code: 44243
• GE Model: LU150/100(ED28)
• UPC / EAN: 043168442435
• ANSI Ballast Type: S56
• Wattage / CCT: 150W / 2000K
• Base: E39 Mogul Screw
• Case Pack Quantity: 12
• Packaging: Sold individually; case-pack pricing available on request.

For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.