Overview
The GE LU150/55/H/ECO is a 150-watt high-pressure sodium lamp featuring the Lucalox ceramic arc tube design. This lamp combines high efficacy with low mercury content—56% lower than standard 150W HPS lamps—making it an environmentally responsible choice for industrial, facility, and outdoor lighting applications. The lamp delivers high light output with reduced environmental impact and is rated for universal burning position use in both open and enclosed fixtures.
Key Features
- 16,000 initial lumens with 14,400 mean lumens—efficient light output per watt
- 24,000-hour rated life—extended service intervals reduce maintenance costs
- 2000K color temperature—warm white light suitable for safety and aesthetics
- E39 mogul base—standard fitting for most commercial HPS fixtures
- ED23.5 elliptical dimple shape—optimized for reflector-type luminaires
- Universal burning position—flexible installation in vertical and horizontal fixtures
- Low mercury content—56% reduction compared to standard 150W sodium lamps
- Ceramalux arc tube—superior light quality and stability
Technical Specifications
- Wattage: 150W
- Base Type: E39 mogul screw
- Bulb Shape: ED23.5 (elliptical dimple)
- Overall Length: 7.75 inches (197 mm)
- Bulb Diameter: 2.95 inches (74.9 mm)
- Light Center Length (LCL): 5 inches
- Initial Lumens: 16,000 lm
- Mean Lumens: 14,400 lm
- Color Temperature: 2000K (warm white)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 22
- Rated Average Life: 24,000+ hours
- ANSI Ballast Type: S55
- Lamp Enclosure Type (LET): O (open or enclosed)
- Burning Position: Universal (U)
- Finish: Clear
- Weight: 0.35 lbs
Typical Applications
The GE LU150/55/H/ECO is ideal for outdoor and facility lighting where high lumen output and long service life are essential:
- Parking lot and street lighting
- Security and perimeter lighting
- Warehouse and industrial facility lighting
- Roadway and highway illumination
- Athletic field and sports facility lighting
- Commercial building exterior lighting
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- S55 ballast-rated high-pressure sodium fixtures
- Open or enclosed HPS luminaires (LET: O)
- Standard E39 mogul screw-base HPS sockets
- Vertical and horizontal burning position fixtures
- 1-75W to 150W ballast-rated systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- GE LU150/55/ECO (non-H variant)
- Sylvania LU150 67516 (ANSI S55)
- Philips C150S55/ALTO Ceramalux (comparable spec)
- Other standard 150W S55 high-pressure sodium lamps (verify ballast compatibility)
Works With
- GE 86606 ballast
- GE 87087 GES15048TLC3D-5 ballast
- GE 87094 GES150MLTLA3D-5 ballast
- GE C242-MVPS series ballasts
- GE GES150TRILC3-5 ballast
- Standard ANSI S55 150W HPS ballasts from major manufacturers
