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Metal Halide Luminaires

Regulations Included

  • EISA 2007 

Requirements

Metal Halide fixtures operating with lamps from 150 to 500 watts must contain one of the following with the corresponding minimum ballast efficiency:

Ballast Type

Wattage Range

Minimum Ballast Efficiency

Pulse Start

≥ 150W and £ 500W

88%

Non-pulse Start Electronic

≥ 150W and £ 250W

90%

> 250W and £ 250W

92%

Magnetic Probe Start

≥ 150W and £ 500W

94%

 

Effective Date

January 1, 2009 

Exceptions

  • Fixtures with regulated lag ballasts 
  • Fixtures with electronic ballasts that operate at 480V 
  • Fixtures that:
    • are rated only for 150W lamps,
    • are rated for use in wet locations AND
    • contain a ballast that is rated to operate in ambient air temperatures above 50° C.