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Balast required Area of application Phasing out gas discharge lamp LED gas discharge lamps

Ballast required A gas discharge lamp consists of quartz glass. This type of glass can withstand the very high temperature that arises in the lamp when it turns on. The gas in the lamp is, as it were, activated when a minimum voltage is switched on. Hence the name 'gas discharge'. Please note: to use this product correctly you need a ballast. For an overview of all ballasts for gas discharge lamps, click here. Select the correct lamp type (CDM, HPI, SON etc.) in the filter menu on the left of the page. Area of ​​application Gas discharge lamps can still be seen in various places, both indoors and outdoors. A good example of this is the lighting in lampposts. Furthermore, gas discharge lamps with a high light output (lumen) and perfect color rendering (90-99Ra) are used in areas with high ceilings, such as factory halls. This product has an RX7S fitting and the following color rendering: 80-89 - Good color rendering. In our range you can also choose various dimmable gas discharge lamps. Is this product dimmable? Not Dimmable. Phasing out gas discharge lamps Gas discharge lamps have been phased out since 2015. This decision was taken by the European Commission, with the aim of making lighting more sustainable. As a result, gas discharge lamps such as this tube lamp are no longer produced. So you can buy this product at Lampdirect while supplies last. LED gas discharge lamps Looking for a gas discharge lamp, but with an energy-efficient and sustainable design? Then choose the LED gas discharge lamp! This efficient lighting is available from Lampdirect with the same lamp base/fitting as its conventional counterpart(s) and lasts much longer, meaning you will save considerably in several respects (power, maintenance, etc.). LED lighting also does not get warm. There will therefore never be any overheating and fire hazard, while LED HID is also much more environmentally friendly, because it does not consist of gases and/or toxic substances. Please note: If an LED gas discharge lamp has a different voltage (for example 110V), you can almost always use the current ballast of your old gas discharge lamp. It is especially important that the fitting/lamp base is the same.