{"product_id":"osram-hci-tc-70w-g8-5-830-metal-halide-lamp","title":"Osram HCI-TC 70W G8.5 830 Metal Halide Lamp","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does installation involve?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG8.5 base, compact ceramic metal halide technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e830 colour code — 3000K Warm White, CRI 89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size for display and retail fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuminous Flux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7200 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K Warm White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 hours on electronic ballast; 12,000 hours on magnetic ballast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81mm × Ø15mm, LCL 52mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGear Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBallast + separate ignitor (not integrated); enclosed luminaire only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail and display case lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitality accent lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this is HID equipment requiring a matched ballast and ignitor in an enclosed luminaire. Installation should be done by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is G8.5 different from the G12 HCI-T lamps?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eG8.5 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this take to warm up after switching off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull brightness takes a few minutes after switch-on, and a hot lamp needs to cool before it will restrike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in an open fitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Osram approves this lamp only for use in fully enclosed luminaires designed for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44166919454819,"sku":"HCITC70W830G8.5","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6570\/1475\/files\/2663d019126873f9a23be30227e440bc-hi.jpg?v=1786965658","url":"https:\/\/www.deluxeuae.com\/products\/osram-hci-tc-70w-g8-5-830-metal-halide-lamp","provider":"Deluxe Electricals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}