Philips MH100/U/M/PS Pulse Start Metal Halide

Product Overview

Philips 13751-3 MH100/U/M/PS — 100W Pulse Start Metal Halide Lamp, 4000K Cool White, E26 Medium Base

The Philips 13751-3 MH100/U/M/PS is a 100-watt pulse-start Metal Halide lamp from Philips Lighting, designed for commercial, industrial, warehouse, and security lighting applications. With an E26 Medium Screw base, ED17 bulb shape, ANSI M90/E, 4000K cool white color temperature, CRI 65, 9,000–10,000 initial lumens, universal burn position, and a rated life of 15,000 hours, this lamp delivers improved lumen maintenance and faster ignition compared to probe-start Metal Halide lamps. Enclosed fixtures only. Verify ANSI code, wattage, and ballast compatibility before ordering.

Wattage

100W

Pulse Start MH

Lumens

9,000–10,000

Initial Output

Color Temp

4000K

Cool White

Base

E26

Medium Screw

Rated Life

15,000 hrs

Average Life

Technical Specifications

Brand	Philips Lighting
Philips Order Code	13751-3
Lamp Type	Metal Halide — Pulse Start
Wattage	100W
ANSI Code	M90/E (Pulse Start)
Initial Lumens	9,000–10,000 lm
CRI	65
Color Temperature	4000K Cool White
Base Type	E26 Medium Screw
Bulb Shape	ED17
Start Type	Pulse Start — requires ANSI M90/E pulse-start ballast
Burn / Operating Position	Universal
Rated Average Life	15,000 hours
Fixture Requirement	Enclosed Fixtures Only (UL-listed)
Max Overall Length (MOL)	5.43" (138mm)
Bulb Diameter	2.125" (54mm)
Light Center Length (LCL)	3.43" (87mm)
Mercury Content	Contains mercury — dispose per local regulations

Product Overview

The Philips 13751-3 MH100/U/M/PS is a pulse-start Metal Halide lamp offering significant performance advantages over traditional probe-start MH lamps. Pulse-start technology provides faster warm-up and restrike times, higher lumen maintenance over lamp life, and longer rated life — delivering 15,000 hours versus the 10,000–12,000 hours typical of probe-start equivalents. At 4000K cool white with 9,000–10,000 initial lumens, this lamp produces clear, high-visibility illumination suited for warehouses, retail spaces, parking garages, and security applications.

This lamp requires an ANSI M90/E pulse-start ballast — it will not operate correctly on probe-start ballasts, HPS ballasts, or Mercury Vapor ballasts. Do not operate if the outer envelope is broken or cracked. Enclosed fixture installation is mandatory for containment of hot fragments in the event of arc tube rupture.

Compatible Applications

Warehouse and industrial high-bay lighting — High-output 4000K source for large interior commercial and industrial spaces.
Retail and commercial lighting — Clear, cool white illumination for retail floor, showroom, and commercial area lighting.
Parking garages and security lighting — Reliable pulse-start performance with improved restrike times for security and area lighting fixtures.
Retrofit and maintenance replacement — Direct replacement for existing 100W pulse-start MH lamps with M90/E ANSI designation. Verify ballast type before ordering.

Before Ordering — Verify

ANSI Code: Confirm the existing ballast is rated M90/E (100W pulse-start Metal Halide). This lamp requires a pulse-start ballast — it will not operate on probe-start MH, HPS, or Mercury Vapor ballasts.
Wattage: Confirm the fixture and ballast are rated for 100W.
Base Type: Confirm the socket matches E26 Medium Screw.
Fixture Type: Confirm the fixture is UL-listed and enclosed — open fixture use is not permitted.
Burn Position: Universal — no orientation restriction.
Outer Envelope: Do not operate this lamp if the outer envelope is broken or cracked.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

Enclosed Fixture Required: This lamp must be installed in a UL-listed enclosed fixture rated to contain hot fragments if the arc tube ruptures. Never use in open fixtures.
Pulse-Start Ballast Required: Use only with ANSI M90/E pulse-start ballasts. Incorrect ballast type will cause lamp failure or fixture damage.
UV Radiation Warning: Do not operate if the outer envelope is broken — the inner arc tube emits intense UV radiation without the protective outer envelope.
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.
Allow Cooling: Allow the lamp to cool fully before removal or handling.

Compliance

ANSI M90/E compliant, UL 1598, RoHS Compliant, FDA 21 CFR 1040.30.
Contains mercury — subject to applicable lamp recycling and disposal regulations. California, Washington, and other states may have mandatory take-back or handling fee requirements.