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GTE-Sylvania Unalux ULX880, 880W High Pressure Sodium Retrofit Lamp, 1990 Made to only operate on 480V reactor ballasts. Keywords: Lamps

GTE-Sylvania Unalux ULX880, 880W High Pressure Sodium Retrofit Lamp, 1990

Made to only operate on 480V reactor ballasts.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:GTE-Sylvania
Model Reference:ULX880
Lamp
Lamp Type:High Pressure Sodium
Filament/Radiator Type:PCA (Poly Crystal Alumina)
Base:E39 (Mogul)
Shape/Finish:ET25
Service Life:12,000 Hrs ~
Burning Position:Universal
Fixture
Ballast Type:H36-15/RX
Electrical
Wattage:880W ~
Voltage:260V ~
Current:4.00A ~
Optical
Lumen Output:101,000 (Initial) / 91,000 (Average)
Lumen Efficacy:115/103 LPW
Colour Temperature:2100K CCT ~
Colour Rendering Index:25%
Physical/Production
Factory Location:Manchester, NH USA
Fabrication Date:3/90
Application/Use:Mercury Vapor Retrofit
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Filename:SU-ULX880-111-1_0.jpg
Album name:Eric / Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Filesize:349 KiB
Date added:29 Apr 2026
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Drew   [Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 13:07]
I have never seen one of this wattage before, probably because 1000W reactor and HX ballasts seem to practically non-existent (or at least I haven't heard much about them in the US). Seeing this warm up would be really cool, even if just for a test on CWA, but at the same time it looks so nice in it's current pristine condition. Very nice lamp!
Sammi   [Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 16:44]
It would be pretty warm actually... Mr. Green
Max   [Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 22:00]
That's quite a unique lamp there. If I'm not mistaken, GTE Sylvania was the only lamp maker to offer this type. I'm with Drew, you should light it up (and post pictures here).
Eric   [Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 22:36]
@Drew - This lamp will never be tried on a CWA...to rare to risk.
@Max - A GTE-Sylvania exclusive...I've never seen any mention of a competing option from GE, or Westinghouse/Philips.
Drew   [Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 23:02]
@Eric
Good call, I believe it only begins to become harmful as they start to age, but yeah as you said it is not worth the risk
Eric   [Thu 30 Apr 2026 at 00:03]
@Drew - I also have a first generation version from 1980...there are some differences in the design...maybe I should post that one too.
Ria   [Thu 30 Apr 2026 at 01:01]
@Sammi - Hey, that's my line Razz Mr. Green
Eric   [Thu 30 Apr 2026 at 02:08]
@Ria - What about Slap ?
Ria   [Thu 30 Apr 2026 at 13:23]
Ok, if you insist, come here Slap Slap Razz

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