Osram HCI-TC 70W G8.5 830 Metal Halide Lamp

An Osram POWERBALL HCI-TC metal halide lamp, 70W, G8.5 base, 830 (3000K Warm White) — a compact high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp for retail and display 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 plus a separate ignitor, and is only approved for use in a fully enclosed luminaire designed for it. New installations and lamp swaps should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Key Features

• G8.5 base, compact ceramic metal halide technology
• 830 colour code — 3000K Warm White, CRI 89
• Compact size for display and retail fittings

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Retail and display case lighting
• Hospitality accent 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.
• How is G8.5 different from the G12 HCI-T lamps?
  G8.5 is a smaller, single-ended ceramic base used on the compact HCI-TC family; G12 is used on the standard HCI-T family — the two bases aren't interchangeable, so check your fitting before ordering.
• 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.
• Can I use this in an open fitting?
  No — Osram approves this lamp only for use in fully enclosed luminaires designed for it.