Ushio BC1818 MHL-450 450W Metal Halide Bulb

The Ushio BC1818 MHL-450 is a 450-watt metal halide lamp engineered for high-intensity lighting applications where powerful, clear illumination is essential. Operating at 140 volts through a compatible ballast, the lamp produces a bright, crisp output from its clear glass envelope, making it well-suited for commercial, industrial, and specialty lighting installations that demand strong lumen output and good color rendering. The R7s recessed single contact base is a widely adopted standard, allowing the MHL-450 to fit a broad range of existing fixtures designed for double-ended linear metal halide lamps.

With an average rated lifetime of 500 hours, the MHL-450 is positioned for applications where run time is measured and maintenance schedules are planned, such as stage and event lighting, architectural accent lighting, and industrial flood lighting. As with all metal halide sources, the lamp requires a warm-up period to reach full output and a cool-down period before restrike. Ushio's reputation in specialty lighting manufacturing provides confidence in consistent arc tube quality and reliable ignition performance across the lamp's rated life.