{"product_id":"thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-35w-3000k","title":"Thorgeon multi-metal lamp G12 35W 2200lm 3000K – HID, warm white","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Thorgeon metal halide lamp is the smallest power class Thorgeon HID gas discharge lamp, producing 2,200 lumens of light output with a warm 3000K color temperature. The 3000K hue is rare in the 35W metal halide category – especially suitable for display case lighting, ambient lighting in small shops, restaurants, and for maintaining vintage luminaires. Requires an external HID ballast and ignitor – does not work directly with mains voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG12 base. Requires an external HID ballast + ignitor (35W rating). Start-up time 1–4 minutes, re-ignition requires cooling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp type: Metal halide lamp (HID, Metal Halide gas discharge lamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Thorgeon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase: G12 (bi-pin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower: 35 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp operating voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e75–95 V\u003c\/strong\u003e (internal discharge voltage – not mains voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous flux: \u003cstrong\u003e2,200 lm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e3000 K (warm white – rare in MH category)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor rendering index (CRI): 60–69\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLuminous efficacy: 62.8 lm\/W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp shape: tubular, single-ended (clear glass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamp designation: T6 (diameter 22.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal ballast required: Yes (HID ballast + ignitor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal length: 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduct code (EAN): 4752280005607\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a metal halide lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA metal halide (MH) lamp is a gas discharge lamp that produces strong and uniform light by combining high-pressure mercury with metal halides. This gives the lamp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood light output from a small size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2,200 lm from a Ø22.5 × 90 mm lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm color temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 3000 K (incandescent-like, rare in MH category)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral lighting color rendering\u003c\/strong\u003e – CRI 60–69 (suitable for ambient lighting, not for applications requiring precise color rendering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3000K – warm hue for small spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost metal halide lamps are produced with cooler hues (4000K, 4200K), as their gas discharge spectrum naturally produces cooler light. A 3000K warm white MH lamp is a \u003cstrong\u003especial product\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay case lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e – clothing stores, jewelry stores, interior design shops where a warm hue accentuates products\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller restaurants and cafes\u003c\/strong\u003e – accent lighting in spotlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHotel lobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e – warm spot lighting in smaller spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e – maintaining older spotlights with an incandescent-like hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining existing 3000K MH systems\u003c\/strong\u003e – if the old lamp was 3000K, switching to a cooler hue would significantly alter the ambiance of the space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a neutral white hue for general lighting, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-35w-4200k\"\u003e4200K model\u003c\/a\u003e – the same Thorgeon product, but with a 4200K neutral white hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35W – lowest power class, for special use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e35W is the lowest common power class for metal halide lamps. Typical applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay case lighting and exhibition spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e – lower luminous efficacy is sufficient for close-range lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpotlights\u003c\/strong\u003e – in small shops where the lamp is used close to the product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller advertising luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e – for 5–20 m² advertisements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBollard luminaires\u003c\/strong\u003e – low poles (1–3 m), such as garden spotlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need more luminous efficacy for a larger space with a warm hue, check out the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-150w-3000k\"\u003e150W 3000K model\u003c\/a\u003e (12,500 lm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal ballast and ignitor required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lamp \u003cstrong\u003edoes not work directly with mains voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e – it requires an external HID ballast and ignitor. Important notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe internal lamp voltage is 75–95 V (lower than the 80–100 V of larger MH lamps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ballast must be rated for a \u003cstrong\u003e35W metal halide lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn ignitor is needed to start the lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstallation requires the expertise of an electrician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find compatible ballasts in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/liitantalaitteet-kuristimet\"\u003eElectrical Supplies → Ballasts\/Chokes\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart-up time and cool-down period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHID lamps behave differently from LED and fluorescent lamps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart-up time to full power:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1–4 minutes after switching on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-ignition after power outage:\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a 5–20 minute cool-down period – a hot lamp cannot be re-ignited immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuring lifetime:\u003c\/strong\u003e color temperature may shift slightly and light level may decrease (typical HID phenomenon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHID lamps are best suited for spaces where lighting is on for long periods and short on\/off cycles are not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRI 60–69 – for ambient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe color rendering index (CRI 60–69) of this lamp is suitable for ambient lighting, but color differences will not be precisely distinguished. However, the warmth of the 3000K hue combined with a CRI of 60–69 provides a \u003cstrong\u003epleasant ambient light\u003c\/strong\u003e that does not require precise color rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor applications where color accuracy is important (e.g., clothing stores with color-coordinated product displays, museums, photography workshops), consider an LED alternative (LEDs achieve CRI 80–95+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED alternative – small power class, easy transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor MH lamps in smaller power classes (35W and below), an \u003cstrong\u003eLED replacement is particularly sensible\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe LED selection is wider\u003c\/strong\u003e in small power classes – several brands available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter value for money\u003c\/strong\u003e – LED lamps are often cheaper than MH lamps with the same light output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger lifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e – LED 50,000+ h vs MH 6,000–15,000 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower energy consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e – LED produces the same luminous efficacy with approximately 12–18W of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3000K LED alternatives are widely available\u003c\/strong\u003e – unlike MH lamps, where 3000K is rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/g12-led-lamput\"\u003eG12 LED lamps\u003c\/a\u003e category. However, this Thorgeon MH lamp is suitable for maintaining existing 35W systems when the luminaire and ballast are precisely dimensioned for MH technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the lamp only in a suitable enclosed luminaire – due to UV radiation, open installation can be dangerous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not touch a hot lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf the lamp breaks, act carefully – it contains a small amount of mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the end of its life, recycle in accordance with the WEEE directive at an SER collection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the luminaire has a G12 base and is designed for a 35W metal halide lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that an external HID ballast and ignitor are used (\u003cstrong\u003e35W MH\u003c\/strong\u003e rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn off power at the main switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the lamp – do not touch the glass with your fingers (grease can cause a hot spot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurn on the power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWait 1–4 minutes for full power to be reached\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the lamp burns steadily without flickering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, explore other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/monimetallilamput\"\u003emetal halide lamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/g12-led-lamput\"\u003eG12 LED alternatives\u003c\/a\u003e in our selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Thorgeon","offers":[{"title":"35W \/ 3000K \/ Grade 12","offer_id":57268633469272,"sku":"4752280005607","price":37.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/2171\/6917\/files\/1be87fbfd83b05a5e036d25d4cb84045a14e4f74.png?v=1778507760","url":"https:\/\/lomenled.com\/en\/products\/thorgeon-monimetallilamppu-g12-35w-3000k","provider":"Lumenled Oy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}