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GE 1000W BT37 Metal Halide HID Light Bulb

1000W

Achieve Brilliant Illumination with Metal Halide TechnologyThe GE Lighting 1000W BT37 Metal Halide HID Light Bulb offers a powerful lighting solution for various applications. Designed for enclosed fixtures, this bulb provides a clear, bright light with excellent color rendering, making it ideal ...

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Overview

Achieve Brilliant Illumination with Metal Halide Technology

The GE Lighting 1000W BT37 Metal Halide HID Light Bulb offers a powerful lighting solution for various applications. Designed for enclosed fixtures, this bulb provides a clear, bright light with excellent color rendering, making it ideal for industrial, commercial, and outdoor use.

Key Features

  • High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamp: Provides powerful and efficient lighting.
  • BT37 Bulb Shape: Ensures optimal light distribution.
  • Mogul Screw (E39) Base: Offers secure and easy installation.
  • 3700K Color Temperature: Delivers a warm white light appearance.
  • Meets 2012 Lighting Legislation Energy standards.

Specifications

  • Watts: 1000
  • Lamp Type: Metal Halide
  • Bulb Shape: BT37
  • Base Type: Mogul Screw (E39)
  • Bulb Color Temperature: 3700K
  • Max. Overall Length: 11-1/2 inches
  • Shatter-Resistant: No
  • Bulb Designation: MVR1000/U/BT37
  • Color Rendering Index: 65
  • Light Bulb Diameter: 4-5/8 inches
  • Bulb Finish: Clear
  • Average Bulb Life: 12,000/9,000 hours
  • ANSI Code: M47
  • Item Weight: 1.08 Pounds
  • Package Dimensions: 12.36 x 6.93 x 6.46 inches
  • Light Appearance: 3000 to 3999K, Warm White
  • Bulb Operating Position: Universal

Key Features

Price For: Each Watts: 1000 Standards: Meets 2012 Lighting Legislation Energy Item: HID Lamp For Enclosed Fixtures: Yes Bulb Technology: Metal Halide Shatter-Resistant: No Light Bulb Dia.: 4-5/8" Color Rendering Index: 65 Average Bulb Life: 12, 000/9000 hr. Bulb Designation: MVR1000/U/BT37 Light Appearance: 3000 to 3999K, Warm White ANSI Code: M47

Max. Overall Bulb Length: 11-1/2" Bulb Shape: BT37 Bulb Operating Position: Universal Bulb Base Type: Mogul Screw (E39) Bulb Color Temp.: 3700K Country of Origin (subject to change): United States

Specifications

Watts
1000
Bulb Technology
Metal Halide
Bulb Designation
MVR1000/U/BT37
Bulb Shape
BT37
Bulb Base Type
Mogul Screw (E39)
Color Temperature
3700K
Light Appearance
Warm White (3000 to 3999K)
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
65
Average Bulb Life
12,000/9,000 hr.
Max. Overall Bulb Length
11-1/2"
Light Bulb Diameter
4-5/8"
ANSI Code
M47

Frequently Asked Questions

This GE HID lamp operates at 1000 watts, providing high intensity illumination for various uses.
No, this metal halide bulb is specifically designed for use in enclosed fixtures to ensure proper operation and safety.
The GE 1000W BT37 Metal Halide HID Light Bulb has an average bulb life rated at 12,000/9,000 hours.
This bulb produces a warm white light with a color temperature of 3700K, which contributes to a comfortable light appearance.
No, the features explicitly state that this GE Metal Halide HID Light Bulb is not shatter-resistant.
This bulb uses a Mogul Screw (E39) base, which is a common type for high-wattage industrial and commercial lighting.
This GE metal halide bulb has a Color Rendering Index of 65, offering a reasonable level of color accuracy for illuminated objects.