Osram HCI-T 70W G12 830 Metal Halide Lamp

An Osram POWERBALL HCI-T metal halide lamp, 70W, G12 base, 830 (3000K Warm White) — a high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp for retail, hospitality, and accent lighting. This is trade-only equipment: it requires a matched ballast and ignitor and must be fitted by a qualified electrician.

What does installation involve?

This lamp is not a plug-and-play swap — it needs a compatible ballast (electronic or magnetic) plus a separate ignitor, and is only approved for use in a fully enclosed luminaire designed for it. New installations and lamp swaps in existing fittings should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Key Features

• G12 base, high-intensity discharge (metal halide) technology
• 830 colour code — 3000K Warm White, CRI 89
• Genuine Osram POWERBALL HCI-T lamp

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Retail and hospitality accent lighting
• Display and warm-toned commercial lighting

FAQ

• Can I install this myself?
  No — this is HID equipment requiring a matched ballast and ignitor in an enclosed luminaire. Installation should be done by a qualified electrician.
• Why choose 830 over a cooler colour code?
  830's 3000K Warm White tone suits hospitality and retail spaces wanting a cosy, inviting look rather than a stark white.
• How long does this take to warm up after switching off?
  Full brightness takes a few minutes after switch-on, and a hot lamp needs to cool before it will restrike — normal for metal halide lamps.
• Can I use this in an open fitting?
  No — Osram approves this lamp only for use in fully enclosed luminaires designed for it.