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Retro-fit sodium for mercury replacement
 This example is of the Philips 350W SON-H retro-fit for 400W MB-type mercury lamps. Requiring no modification to the mercury control gear. The lamp offers an increase in luminosity and a reduction in Wattage.  I think this example is from 1994 and the internal starting aid is as depicted in my Philips 1984 lighting catalogue (insert).  A printed PCA tube printed starter track was introduce later a long with a solid-state getter. 


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Retro-fit sodium for mercury replacement

This example is of the Philips 350W SON-H retro-fit for 400W MB-type mercury lamps. Requiring no modification to the mercury control gear. The lamp offers an increase in luminosity and a reduction in Wattage. I think this example is from 1994 and the internal starting aid is as depicted in my Philips 1984 lighting catalogue (insert). A printed PCA tube printed starter track was introduce later a long with a solid-state getter.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:Philips
Model Reference:SON-H
Lamp
Lamp Type:HP sodium
Burning Position:universal
Electrical
Wattage:350W
Physical/Production
Factory Location:Belgium
Fabrication Date:1994
File information
Filename:SON-Hcopy.jpg
Album name:Tuopeek / Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Filesize:369 KiB
Date added:04 Sep 2026
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DateTime Original:2026:09:04 13:00:47
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File Source:Digital Still Camera
Flash:No Flash
Focal length:35 mm
ISO:200
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Drew   [Fri 04 Sep 2026 at 21:30]
I assume this is the penning-start type of lamp, interesting to see a 350W version as most in the US are 360W. Nice lamp
Tuopeek   [Fri 04 Sep 2026 at 22:28]
Yes, these have neon present to allow starting at mains voltage. This does reduce the efficiency slightly compared to normal HPS lamps.
Ria   [Sat 05 Sep 2026 at 08:35]
I'm sure we have either this lamp or something similar, must look for ir and post a picture.

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