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GE 10389 1000W Metal Halide MVR1000U/BT37 Bulb (6-Pack)

Six-pack of 1000W pulse-start metal halide lamps delivering powerful 3900K illumination for commercial and industrial spaces.

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Overview

Illuminate Your Space with GE Multi-Vapor Metal Halide Lamps

The GE 10389 MVR1000U/BT37/PA is a high-intensity discharge lamp designed for a variety of commercial and industrial lighting applications. This pack of six 1000-watt lamps delivers powerful and efficient illumination with a warm, inviting color temperature.

Specifications:

  • Wattage: 1000 Watts
  • Bulb Type: BT37
  • Lamp Type: Multi-Vapor Pulse Start Metal Halide
  • Arc Tube: Unprotected
  • Color Temperature: 3900K
  • Base Type: Mogul Base
  • ANSI Code: M141
  • Burning Position: Universal Burn
  • Quantity: Pack of 6 Pieces

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 1000-watt output provides intense illumination suitable for large commercial and industrial spaces
  • 3900K color temperature produces a warm, neutral white light with good color rendering
  • Universal burning position allows flexible installation in any fixture orientation
  • Pulse-start technology offers faster warm-up and better lumen maintenance than probe-start alternatives
  • Six-pack quantity reduces per-lamp cost and ensures replacements are on hand

👎 Cons

  • Unprotected arc tube requires use in enclosed fixtures only, limiting fixture compatibility
  • 1000-watt power draw results in significant energy consumption compared to modern LED alternatives
  • Metal halide lamps require a warm-up period before reaching full brightness
  • Lamps contain mercury and require proper disposal procedures at end of life

Frequently Asked Questions

This package contains six GE MVR1000U/BT37 metal halide lamps.
They use a mogul base (E39), which is standard for high-wattage HID fixtures.
Yes, they require a pulse-start metal halide ballast matching ANSI code M141 for 1000-watt operation.
Yes, they have a universal burning position rating, so they can be operated horizontally, vertically, or at any angle.
These lamps have unprotected arc tubes, so they must be used in enclosed fixtures that provide the necessary UV shielding.