Product Overview
The Satco S3108 150Q/CL/MC Lamp is a commercial-grade, line-voltage JD-type tungsten halogen capsule engineered for high-intensity display cases, retail accent tracking, museum exhibits, and specialized studio pendants. Operating at 150 watts directly over a standard 120V line circuit, this high-performance quartz capsule projects 2,700 initial lumens of clear, comfortable 2900K warm white illumination. Outfitted with an industry-standard E11 mini candelabra screw base and a heavy-duty CC-8 axial filament core, it provides a flawless 100 CRI color index profile over a reliable 2,000-hour rated average service life.
| Wattage 150W JD Halogen | Input Voltage 120V Direct Line Power | Brightness 2,700 lm 18 LPW Efficacy | Base Type E11 Mini Candelabra | Color Quality 100 Absolute CRI |
ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The Satco S3108 line-voltage halogen capsule is an industry maintenance standard specified heavily by retail property managers, electrical contractors, and exhibition technicians. This single-ended JD series module is engineered explicitly to slip into low-profile display showcases, specialized optical inspection machines, historical museum gallery accent track fixtures, and residential wall sconces where a compact, high-output filament source is needed to render visual details with maximum full-spectrum accuracy.
Critical Base Selection and Fixture Ventilation Requirements: A major cause of tracking confusion in the field is miscalculating thread diameters. This lamp incorporates a specialized **E11 Mini Candelabra screw base measuring exactly 11mm in diameter**. It must not be confused with the slightly larger E12 candelabra threads (12mm diameter) standard on decorative residential chandeliers. Attempting to force an E11 bulb into an E12 socket will bridge contact tracks loose, generating electrical arcing loops that melt the lamp base sockets.
Furthermore, because this unshielded quartz capsule dissipates 150 watts of continuous heat directly over a tight envelope geometry, installers must verify that host fixtures are fully certified to manage line-voltage halogen thermal loads. Ensure secondary safety lenses and enclosure vents remain clear of dust blockages to prevent ambient convective heat from baking the fixture's internal contact spring tracks.
| Verify Before Ordering E11 Mini Candelabra Threads (11mm) Check — California Shipping Restrictions Apply This bulb utilizes direct 120V line power and does NOT require an external low-voltage step-down transformer. Please verify your fixture socket specifies E11 mini-candelabra threads prior to finalizing your checkout cart. This is an unshielded quartz envelope; national life safety codes mandate installation strictly inside approved fixtures incorporating an integrated secondary protective shield glass lens to safely contain internal fragments in the event of high-pressure failures. State Delivery Restriction: Due to California Title 20 efficiency regulations, this high-wattage tungsten halogen lamp cannot be legally shipped to residential or commercial destinations inside California. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand: Satco Products Inc.
- Product Series Line: Line-Voltage Single-Ended JD Halogen Capsules
- Satco Factory Order Code SKU: S3108
- Manufacturer Description Reference: 150Q/CL/MC (150W T4 Direct Line)
- UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 045923031083
- Core Technology Class: Tungsten-Halogen Capsule (JD Class)
- Operational Wattage: 150 Watts
- Nominal Input Voltage Requirement: 120 Volts Line Voltage (Direct Mains)
- Initial Luminous Flux Output: 2,700 Lumens
- Luminous Efficacy Ratio: 18.0 Lumens per Watt (LPW)
- Color Temperature Configuration: 2900K Warm White Spectrum
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 100 Ra (Absolute Light Quality Representation)
- Tungsten Filament Core Structure: CC-8 Precision Axial Alignment
- Glass Bulb Profile Envelope: Clear T4 Compact Double-Glass Profile
- Base Type Configuration: E11 Mini Candelabra Mini-Screw Base (11mm Sleeve Width)
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 2.72" Inches (69.0mm actual)
- Bulb Nominal Diameter (DIA): 0.50" Inches (12.7mm actual outer capsule width)
- Rated Average Lifespan: 2,000 Hours (Constant Voltage Scale)
- Chassis Burn Position Limit: Universal — Operates reliably at any burning angle
- Environmental & Safety Ratings: RoHS Compliant, Damp Location Certified
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
High-Temperature Filament and Dimming Control Tracks
This line-voltage halogen bulb provides instant-on ignition with zero warm-up delays and is natively 100% dimmable across traditional analog dimming networks. Lowering current levels loops the tungsten coil into a cozy amber spectral shift. Because this lamp draws intense continuous thermal currents, ensure that all socket wiring leads utilize heavy duty, heat-resistant silicone or fiberglass braided sleeving to prevent the wire tracks from embrittling over extended production runs.
Quartz Glass Preservation and Contamination Prevention
Never handle the clear quartz glass envelope body wrapper with bare fingers during installation loops. Human skin cells deposit microscopic alkaline body oils that fuse chemically to the quartz wall structure during rapid heating cycles. This contamination blocks essential heat dissipation, creating intense localized hot spots that trigger accelerated envelope devitrification, early structural clouding, micro-fracturing, and premature blowout under internal high-pressures. Installers must execute re-lamping sweeps using clean cotton tech gloves, a lint-free microfiber cloth, or its protective cardboard sleeve wrapper. Clean meticulously with isopropyl alcohol if accidental baseline skin tracking takes place. Turn off circuit breakers and allow a 20-minute cooling intermission before performing maintenance sweeps to prevent skin burns.
Commercial Equipment Industry Cross-References
- Osram Sylvania Alternative: 58688 / 150Q/CL/MC (JD 150W 120V E11)
- Philips Lighting Match: 23258-7 / Halogen High-Output 150W Mini-Can
- Ushio Reference: 1000482 / Euroquartz 120V 150W Clear E11
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