A-A-2218
July 19, 1984
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
LAMP, MERCURY VAPOR
The General Services Administration has authorized the
use of this commercial item description.
This description covers mercury vapor lamps of 250 watts.
Salient characteristics.
The base shall be made of brass.
Burning position – Any.
Use on mercury ballasts, ANSI H05 or H37.
Maximum Overall Length - *-1/4 inches
Rated Average life – 24,000 Hours
The lamps shall have the characteristics listed in Table I.
TABLE I
Type |
ANSI Code |
NSN 6240-00- |
Bulb |
Color |
Approximate Lumens Vert. Operation Initial*/Mean** |
|
1 |
H37KC-250/DX |
885-6821 |
E-28, BT-28 |
D. White |
12,100 |
9,800 |
2 |
H37KB-250 |
758-3367 |
E-28, BT-28 |
Clear |
11,200 |
9,800 |
* Initial lumen ratings are based on photometry of lamps operating vertically, on a standard reference ballasts, after lamps have been operated for 100 hours.
** Mean lumen ratings are based on photometry of lamps operating vertically, on a standard reference ballast, after lamps have been operated for 50 percent of their rated life at 10 hours per start on typical commercial ballasts.
The lamps shall be measured in accordance with ANSI Standards C78.386 and C78.1325.
The issues of ANSI Standards C78.386 and C78.1325 in effect on the date
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