High Intensity Discharge

GE High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps offer more light per watt, longer life, and feature a compact point source similar to incandescent, allowing good optical control.
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High Intensity Discharge
Featured Products
GE Multi-Vapor® Metal Halide
Sparkling white light, long life, and high efficiency—perfect for applications where energy efficiency and appearance are critical.
GE Multi-Vapor® Metal Halide
  • High efficacy - more efficient than incandescent, mercury and most fluorescent sources
     
  • Long life (10,000 - 20,000 hours for most types)
     
  • 150 - 1000 watts, to meet most application needs
     
 Ideal For...
Downlighting
Floodlighting
Corridors
Lobbies
Walkways
Retail
Commercial
Industrial
Lucalox® High Pressure Sodium
The most energy-efficient, long life choice. The warm golden color is perfect for applications when maximum efficiency is desired and color rendering is less critical.
Lucalox® High Pressure Sodium
  • High efficacy / low operating cost
     
  • Very long life (24,000 hours)
     
  • Universal burn - can be operated in any position without affecting performance
     
 Ideal For...
Highways
Parking Lots
Industrial Lighting
PAR - ConstantColor CMH® Metal Halide
Create space and drama with these ultra-efficient, display-quality lighting lamps.
PAR - ConstantColor CMH® Metal Halide
  • Color uniformity lamp-to-lamp and over lamp life
     
  • Exceptional color rendering (85 CRI)
     
  • High efficacy - up to 95 lumens per watt
     
 Ideal For...
Commercial Displays
Accent & Flood Lighting
Lobby & Foyer Lighting