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Philips Ceramalux C150S56 High Pressure Sodium Lamp
Based on the Westinghouse equivalent, and before the ED28 rollout, this design is simple, rugged and with minimal welds. What came later pales in comparison. 
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Philips Ceramalux C150S56 High Pressure Sodium Lamp

Based on the Westinghouse equivalent, and before the ED28 rollout, this design is simple, rugged and with minimal welds. What came later pales in comparison.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:North American PHILIPS Lighting Corporation
Model Reference:C150S56 (S56SD-150)
Lamp
Lamp Type:High Pressure Sodium
Filament/Radiator Type:PCA
Base:Nickel Plated E39 (Mogul)
Shape/Finish:BT28
Service Life:24,000 Hrs +
Burning Position:Universal
Fixture
Ballast Type:S56
Electrical
Wattage:150W ~
Voltage:100V ~
Current:1.82A ~
Optical
Lumen Output:16,000 (Initial) / 14,400 (Average)
Lumen Efficacy:107 LPW (Initial) / 96 LPW (Average)
Colour Temperature:2,100K CCT ~
Colour Rendering Index:25% ~
Physical/Production
Factory Location:Bath, NY USA
Fabrication Date:12/88
File information
Filename:PL-C150S56-1_0.jpg
Album name:Cobrahead / High Pressure Sodium Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
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Date added:May 18, 2025
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